Ge1Th1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining germanium and thorium, representing a rare-earth semiconductor material still primarily in research and development phases rather than established commercial production. This compound belongs to the family of actinide-based semiconductors, which are investigated for potential applications requiring radiation-hardened electronic properties or specialized high-energy physics detection. While not yet widely deployed in industry, materials in this family are of interest to researchers exploring advanced nuclear applications, space-based electronics, and experimental detector systems where tolerance to radiation damage and thermal extremes is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 89.77 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.92 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8250 | eV/atom | — |