Cr₂Co₂Ge₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining chromium, cobalt, and germanium in a semiconductor classification. This material belongs to the family of ternary Heusler or Heusler-like alloys, which are primarily of research interest for spintronics, magnetism, and thermoelectric applications rather than established industrial production. The compound is notable as a candidate material for investigating magnetic semiconducting behavior and potential half-metallic properties, making it relevant to emerging technologies in spintronic devices and energy conversion; however, it remains largely confined to academic research and has not achieved significant commercial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 191.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 54.73 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00630 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04100 | eV/atom | — |