Cu2GePdSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound containing copper, germanium, palladium, and selenium, which falls within the family of metal chalcogenides and intermetallic compounds. This is primarily a research material rather than a commercial product, studied for its potential thermoelectric and semiconducting properties due to the combination of heavy elements and complex crystal structure that can reduce thermal conductivity. Interest in this material stems from the broader thermoelectric material family's potential to enable solid-state heat-to-electricity conversion and high-temperature applications where conventional semiconductors are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.770 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09050 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1893 | eV/atom | — |