Ge₄Ru₄ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining germanium and ruthenium in a 1:1 atomic ratio. This material exists primarily in research contexts as part of the broader family of transition metal-germanium compounds, which are investigated for their unique electronic and structural properties. The combination of a semi-metal (ruthenium) with a semiconductor (germanium) creates a system of scientific interest for exploring novel band structures and potential quantum phenomena.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,500.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,785 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06340 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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