Ge₄Ce₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining germanium and cerium, representing a rare-earth germanide that belongs to the broader family of lanthanide-germanium materials. This is a research-phase compound studied for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where the rare-earth cerium dopant modifies the electronic band structure of the germanium host. The material family is of interest to materials scientists exploring rare-earth semiconductors for next-generation energy conversion and specialized electronic devices, though industrial production and deployment remain limited compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,189.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,271.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5670 | eV/atom | — |