Zn1Yb1 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of zinc and ytterbium in 1:1 stoichiometry. This material belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronics, and quantum materials research, where the unique electronic structure resulting from ytterbium's f-electron character offers possibilities for tuning bandgap and charge transport properties that differentiate it from conventional binary semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,370.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,404.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01170 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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