Ge₂Se₄ is a binary chalcogenide semiconductor compound belonging to the germanium-selenium family, which exhibits glass-forming and crystalline phases depending on composition and processing conditions. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared optics, phase-change memory applications, and as a component in chalcogenide glass systems; its notable attributes include transparency in the mid-to-far infrared spectrum and potential for nonlinear optical devices, making it of interest where conventional semiconductors fall short in the IR region.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.02 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.43 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.236 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2270 | eV/atom | — |