Yb₁Ga₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and gallium, belonging to the rare-earth gallide family of semiconducting materials. This compound is primarily of research interest for exploring electronic and thermal properties in rare-earth semiconductor systems, with potential applications in high-temperature thermoelectrics and specialized optoelectronic devices where rare-earth elements offer unique electronic structure advantages. Engineers would consider this material in advanced research contexts rather than established industrial applications, as compounds in this family are being investigated for next-generation energy conversion and quantum device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 54.43 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 42.26 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01580 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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