Zr₄Ni₄Sb₄ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining zirconium, nickel, and antimony in a 1:1:1 ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and electronic applications, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers potential for thermal-to-electrical energy conversion or advanced electronic devices. Engineers would consider this material in exploratory projects targeting next-generation thermoelectric generators or high-performance semiconductor alloys where conventional binary semiconductors are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,584.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,797.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00570 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6110 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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