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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 195.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 149.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.524 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7650 | eV/atom | — |