CaNiGeH is an experimental intermetallic compound containing calcium, nickel, germanium, and hydrogen, belonging to the family of complex metal hydrides and Heusler-type alloys. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with potential applications in hydrogen storage systems and advanced functional materials where the interplay between metallic bonding and hydride chemistry could offer novel properties. The inclusion of hydrogen in the crystal structure suggests investigation for energy storage or catalytic applications, though industrial adoption and specific performance advantages over established alternatives remain to be demonstrated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.656 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02220 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5977 | eV/atom | — |