Ce₂Co₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining rare-earth cerium, transition metal cobalt, and germanium in a stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for its potential in thermoelectric and magnetic applications, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements can produce unusual electronic and thermal transport properties. The material belongs to an emerging class of complex intermetallics being investigated as candidates for next-generation energy conversion and magnetoelectronic devices, though it remains largely in academic development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.27 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.08 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5700 | eV/atom | — |