Fe1Ge1Ru2 is an intermetallic compound combining iron, germanium, and ruthenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This is a research-phase compound studied for its potential in thermoelectric and electronic device applications, where the combination of transition metals (Fe, Ru) with a semiconductor element (Ge) creates unique electronic band structures. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this family are investigated for solid-state energy conversion and advanced microelectronic applications where conventional semiconductors or alloys prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 221.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 95.26 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01040 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07900 | eV/atom | — |