Fe4Ge4 is an intermetallic compound combining iron and germanium in a 1:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the family of transition metal germanides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced semiconductor research due to its electronic structure and thermal properties at the intersection of metallic and semiconducting behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 156.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 79.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06700 | eV/atom | — |