Fe₁Co₂Ge₁ is an intermetallic compound combining iron, cobalt, and germanium in a 1:2:1 stoichiometry, belonging to the semiconductor materials class. This is a research-phase compound studied for its potential in spintronic and magnetic semiconductor applications, where the ferromagnetic properties of Fe-Co combined with semiconducting behavior could enable novel device functionality. The material represents an exploratory composition within the broader family of magnetic intermetallics and half-metallic semiconductors, which are of interest for next-generation electronics where spin transport and magnetic ordering are exploited simultaneously.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 183.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1110 | eV/atom | — |