Co₂ZnGe is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining cobalt, zinc, and germanium in a 2:1:1 stoichiometry. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, belonging to the family of Heusler alloys and related ternary semiconductors that exhibit potential for spintronic, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic applications. Engineers would investigate this compound for its electronic band structure properties and potential as a narrow-gap or indirect-gap semiconductor, though practical device development remains largely in the experimental phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,691 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,956.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00920 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1110 | eV/atom | — |