Ge₂Y₁Ru₂ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining germanium, yttrium, and ruthenium. This is a research-phase material explored for its electronic and structural properties rather than an established commercial semiconductor; compounds in this family are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature electronics and thermoelectric devices where the combination of rare-earth (yttrium) and transition-metal (ruthenium) elements may offer unique band structure and phonon-scattering characteristics. The material represents emerging work in designer intermetallics and would be considered only for specialized applications where conventional semiconductors are inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 137.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 57.45 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6290 | eV/atom | — |