Er₂Cu₂Ge₂ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare earth element), copper, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth-based semiconductors and is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The compound is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, quantum materials research, and advanced electronic systems where the combination of rare earth, transition metal, and semiconductor properties might enable novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7040 | eV/atom | — |