Hf2CuGe4 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, copper, and germanium, belonging to the family of ternary metallic phases. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established production use. The material is of interest to condensed matter physicists and materials scientists investigating novel intermetallic systems, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, electronic components, or high-temperature structural applications, though industrial adoption remains limited and the compound's practical engineering advantages over conventional alternatives are still being evaluated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.810 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000175 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000176 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 7.813 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 7.413 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00540 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4157 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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