Co₄Ge₈ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of cobalt and germanium, representing a complex metal-germanide phase that belongs to the broader family of transition metal germanides. This material is primarily of research interest for potential thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and solid-state device applications, with its properties influenced by its crystalline structure and the electronic interactions between cobalt and germanium sublattices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1160 | eV/atom | — |