Cr₂Ge₂Th is an intermetallic compound combining chromium, germanium, and thorium—a research-phase material with semiconductor properties that falls within the broader family of ternary intermetallics. This compound is primarily studied in materials science laboratories for potential applications in high-temperature electronics and radiation-resistant device concepts, rather than being deployed in volume production. The inclusion of thorium and the ternary chemistry make it notable as an exploratory material for extreme-environment semiconductors, though practical implementation remains limited to academic and developmental contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 123.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2560 | eV/atom | — |