Ga₂Ni₄ is an intermetallic compound in the gallium-nickel system, belonging to the class of binary metallic semiconductors. This material exhibits semiconducting behavior due to the ordered crystal structure typical of intermetallic phases, making it relevant for electronic and thermoelectric applications. While primarily a research material rather than a widely commercialized alloy, Ga₂Ni₄ represents the broader family of gallium-nickel intermetallics being investigated for high-temperature electronics, power devices, and thermoelectric energy conversion where conventional semiconductors face thermal or chemical stability limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 168.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.99 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00560 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3110 | eV/atom | — |