Zr4 Ni2 P2
semiconductor· Zr4 Ni2 P2
Zr₄Ni₂P₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the zirconium-nickel-phosphide family, synthesized as a research material rather than a commercial engineering alloy. This ternary phase exhibits semiconductor-like electronic behavior and represents an emerging materials platform for studying metal-phosphide interactions, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, catalysis, and advanced electronic components where transition metal phosphides show promise. The material remains primarily in the research phase; its adoption depends on demonstrating cost-effective synthesis routes and performance advantages over established alternatives like commercial nickel phosphides or graphene-based composites.
thermoelectric devices (research)catalytic applicationssemiconductor researchintermetallic compound studiesadvanced electronic materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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