GeThO₃ is an experimental mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining germanium and thorium constituents, representing a compound from the family of complex oxide systems under investigation for advanced electronic and photonic applications. This material remains primarily in research phase, with potential interest in high-temperature semiconducting applications, radiation-resistant electronics, and emerging photovoltaic or optoelectronic devices where the combination of heavy-metal oxides offers unique electronic band structure properties. The thorium-containing composition restricts civilian applications and requires specialized handling protocols, limiting its practical adoption compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3230 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.162 | eV/atom | DFT |
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