Cr₆Ge₂ is a chromium-germanium intermetallic compound belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This is an experimental research compound rather than a commercially established material; it represents investigation into transition metal-germanium phases that may offer unique electronic and structural properties distinct from conventional semiconductors. Interest in such intermetallics centers on potential applications in high-temperature electronics, thermoelectric devices, and advanced materials where the combination of chromium's refractory properties and germanium's semiconducting character could provide novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,450.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,312.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09400 | eV/atom | — |