Zr2Ni8P4 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, nickel, and phosphorus, belonging to the family of transition metal phosphides that exhibit semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for applications requiring corrosion resistance and thermal stability; transition metal phosphides in this composition range are being explored as alternatives to traditional semiconductors and catalytic materials in electrochemical systems, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established semiconductor families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00680 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7790 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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