GeRh

ceramic
· GeRh

GeRh is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining germanium and rhodium, representing a hard, dense material in the transition metal ceramics family. While not commonly found in high-volume industrial applications, GeRh and similar intermetallic compounds are primarily investigated in materials research for high-temperature structural applications and as model systems for studying bonding behavior in ceramic intermetallics. Engineers would consider this material for specialized applications requiring exceptional hardness and chemical stability, though commercial availability and established processing routes remain limited compared to conventional ceramics.

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Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
96.67
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-
Shear Modulus(G)
47.50
GPa
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Density(ρ)
9.307
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV
0.000
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
96.21
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries
0.6141
C/m²
0.4099
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.5897
eV/atom
-0.4996
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.