Zr₁Cu₂Hg₁ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, copper, and mercury, belonging to the class of ternary metallic systems. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in semiconductor and electronic applications, as intermetallic compounds can exhibit useful electronic properties when alloyed with transition metals and metalloids. Due to the presence of mercury and its niche composition, this material remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment, but represents the broader family of Zr-Cu intermetallics that show promise in advanced materials research for electronic and thermal management applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04110 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1330 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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