AlGeH is an aluminum-germanium-hydrogen compound that belongs to the metal hydride family, representing an emerging class of lightweight metallic materials with potential applications in advanced structural and functional engineering. While not yet widely commercialized, this material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring low density combined with structural rigidity, positioning it alongside other lightweight alloys and hydride-based systems being explored for next-generation engineering. The inclusion of hydrogen in the aluminum-germanium matrix suggests potential applications in hydrogen storage systems, catalysis, or advanced battery technologies where metal hydrides show promise over conventional metallic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,382.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,065.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1212 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6368 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5910 | eV/atom | — |