Ca₂Mn₂Ge₂ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, manganese, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material being investigated for potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, particularly within the broader family of Heusler alloys and related intermetallic semiconductors that offer tunable electronic properties through compositional control. The material's appeal lies in its potential to enable efficient energy conversion or light-emission devices through engineered band structure, though industrial applications remain in early development stages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.04 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.49 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3650 | eV/atom | — |