Yb₄Pt₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and platinum, belonging to the rare-earth metal family of materials. This material is primarily of research and academic interest, investigated for its potential electronic and thermal properties arising from the interaction between rare-earth elements and transition metals; it is not yet established in widespread industrial production. The compound's potential applications lie in advanced electronics, thermoelectric devices, or high-temperature materials research, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00620 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.196 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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