Zn₁P₁Pd₅ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining zinc, phosphorus, and palladium in a 1:1:5 stoichiometry. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, leveraging palladium's electronic properties and the semiconductor behavior arising from the Zn-P-Pd combination. It belongs to the broader family of ternary metal phosphides, which show promise as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring specific band structures or enhanced catalytic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02850 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4470 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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