Ca2Ge4 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of calcium and germanium, belonging to the family of alkaline-earth germanides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, leveraging germanium's semiconducting properties combined with calcium's structural role in creating stable crystalline phases. While not yet widely deployed in commercial production, materials in this compound class are of interest to researchers exploring alternatives for solid-state devices, photovoltaic systems, and thermal energy conversion where conventional semiconductors face performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,596.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,016.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5580 | eV/atom | — |