Yb₁Cd₂Sb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of ytterbium, cadmium, and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide family of materials. This is a research-phase compound primarily of interest for thermoelectric and quantum materials applications, where the rare-earth element ytterbium can contribute favorable electronic and thermal properties. The material's potential lies in next-generation thermoelectric energy conversion and low-dimensional electronic device development, though commercial applications remain limited compared to established semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,378.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,898.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02390 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4810 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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