Ge7Bi

ceramic

· JVASP-127387· Ge7Bi

Ge7Bi is a germanium-bismuth ceramic compound representing an intermetallic or mixed-valence ceramic in the Ge-Bi system. This material belongs to the family of heavy-element semiconducting ceramics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The Ge-Bi system is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, radiation detection, and specialized optoelectronic systems where the combination of germanium's semiconducting properties with bismuth's high atomic number offers unique electronic and thermal characteristics.

Thermoelectric devices (research)Radiation detection (experimental)Semiconductor researchHigh-density ceramicsOptoelectronics (advanced applications)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.567	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1125	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1125	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Ge7Bi

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental