Ge₂Mo₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining germanium and molybdenum in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of transition metal-germanide semiconductors, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for their electronic and structural properties rather than established industrial production. The compound is of interest to materials scientists exploring novel semiconductors for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic research, and high-temperature electronics, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers unique possibilities distinct from conventional group IV or binary semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,360 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,231.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06900 | eV/atom | — |