Ge₂Pd₂Nd₁ is an intermetallic compound combining germanium, palladium, and neodymium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and magnetic semiconductor systems, where the combination of rare-earth elements with transition metals can enable tunable electronic and magnetic properties. Engineers would evaluate this material for specialized applications requiring integration of semiconducting behavior with magnetic functionality, though it remains largely an experimental compound rather than an established commercial material.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 110.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8060 | eV/atom | — |