LaGe2Pd is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of lanthanum, germanium, and palladium. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for its potential in thermoelectric and electronic device applications, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements may enable tailored electrical and thermal properties. The material represents exploration within the broader family of ternary intermetallics, which are investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors and thermoelectric materials when specific property combinations—such as thermal stability or electrical conductivity control—are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.549 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8700 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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