Ca₁Co₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, cobalt, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and solid-state electronics where its semiconducting properties and intermetallic structure could enable energy conversion or specialized electronic functions in extreme environments or niche thermal management applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 97.74 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 58.51 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5160 | eV/atom | — |