Effect of variation of metal and non‐metal elements on various properties of rare‐earth‐based inverse perovskites Gd3XY (X = Ga, In and Y = B, N)

Abstract

AbstractFerromagnetic rare‐earth‐based inverse perovskites Gd3AlX (X = B, N) are studied using hybrid functionals in the framework of density functional theory. Different exchange correlation potentials are employed to analyze the structural parameters and geometry of the materials. The spin polarization and band structure explain the metallic behavior of these materials with high values of magnetic moment. The calculated elastic constants specify all materials are ordered perovskite compounds, among which Gd3GaB, Gd3GaN, Gd3InN are brittle in nature while as Gd3InB is ductile in nature. The quasi‐harmonic Debye model was used to predict the thermodynamic properties of the material. The analysis of thermoelectric properties viz. Seebeck coefficient, electronic and thermal conductivities at higher temperature has been carried out. To check the optoelectronic response of the material various optical properties have been calculated up to 14 eV photon energy range. The competent thermoelectric and optoelectronic properties with high value of magnetic moment and ductile character suggests the application in thermoelectric and electro‐optic devices.