GeGeO₃ is a germanium oxide compound that belongs to the semiconductor and oxide ceramic material family, potentially useful in optoelectronic and photonic applications. This material remains largely in the research and development phase; germanium oxides are investigated for their infrared transparency, electronic bandgap properties, and potential use in next-generation optical devices and sensors where traditional semiconductors may have limitations. Engineers would consider germanium oxide compounds as alternatives to silicon oxides or other wide-bandgap semiconductors when infrared transmission, high-temperature stability, or specialized photonic properties are critical to device performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.400 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000149 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5200 | eV/atom | — |