Ge₂Rh₂U is an intermetallic compound combining germanium, rhodium, and uranium—a rare ternary system that falls into the semiconductor classification. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established in commercial production, studied for its potential electronic and structural properties arising from the combination of a noble metal (rhodium) with actinide and semimetallic elements. Its significance lies in advancing understanding of uranium-based intermetallics and their phase behavior, with potential relevance to nuclear materials science and advanced electronic device development, though practical engineering applications remain limited pending further characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 147.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5080 | eV/atom | — |