Ge₂Rh₂Ce₁ is an intermetallic compound combining germanium, rhodium, and cerium—a rare-earth transition metal system primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics being investigated for thermoelectric and electronic applications, where the combination of heavy rare-earth elements and transition metals can produce unusual band structures and phonon-scattering behavior. While not yet widely deployed in industry, compounds in this chemical family are of interest to materials researchers exploring next-generation semiconductors and potential thermoelectric devices for waste-heat recovery.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 131.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8180 | eV/atom | — |