Yb₁Er₁Zn₂ is a rare-earth-doped zinc intermetallic compound, representing an emerging research material in the semiconductor and photonic materials space. This ytterbium–erbium–zinc composition is primarily of academic and developmental interest, exploiting rare-earth dopants (Yb and Er) known for luminescence and optical activity; such materials are investigated for potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photonic sensors, and rare-earth-based quantum or laser systems. The material's practical adoption remains limited, and engineers would select it only for specialized research, prototype development, or niche applications where rare-earth optical/electronic properties are essential.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01950 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4030 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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