Be4 Ge4 N8
semiconductor· Be4 Ge4 N8
Be₄Ge₄N₈ is an experimental wide-bandgap semiconductor compound combining beryllium, germanium, and nitrogen in a mixed nitride structure. This material belongs to the emerging class of ternary/quaternary nitride semiconductors designed for high-performance electronic and optoelectronic applications where conventional III-V or II-VI semiconductors face limitations. Research interest in this compound centers on its potential for high-temperature power electronics, UV/deep-UV optoelectronics, and radiation-hard device applications, though it remains primarily in development and is not yet widely deployed in commercial products.
high-temperature power electronics (research)wide-bandgap semiconductorsdeep-UV optoelectronics (developmental)radiation-resistant devicesnext-generation nitride alloys
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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