Zr₂Cu₁Sb₃ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the family of ternary zirconium-based chalcogenides, investigated primarily for thermoelectric applications. This material is of significant research interest for solid-state energy conversion devices where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers potential for efficient heat-to-electricity conversion. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial applications, compounds in this material family are being studied as candidates for waste heat recovery systems and high-temperature thermoelectric generators due to their electronic structure and thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,465.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,287.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02310 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4720 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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