Yb₁Cd₁Hg₂ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining ytterbium, cadmium, and mercury. This is primarily a research material studied for its electronic and thermoelectric properties within the broader family of rare-earth-containing semiconductors and intermetallics. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are of interest for specialized applications exploiting their narrow bandgaps and potential for high-temperature or radiation-resistant device performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03940 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4840 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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