Ge₂Ho₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining germanium and holmium, belonging to the rare-earth germanide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound of interest for its potential optoelectronic and thermal properties, particularly in applications requiring rare-earth doping or specialized semiconductor heterostructures. While not yet deployed in mainstream commercial products, germanium-based rare-earth compounds are explored as alternatives to conventional semiconductors where magnetic, luminescent, or high-temperature stability characteristics are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,018.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,389 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8820 | eV/atom | — |