Ca₁Mn₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, manganese, and germanium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential thermoelectric and magnetic properties rather than established industrial production. The compound belongs to the broader family of Heusler and half-Heusler alloys, which are of significant interest for next-generation energy conversion and spintronic applications where tunable band structure and magnetic behavior are advantageous over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 83.88 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.17 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3400 | eV/atom | — |