LaGe is a lanthanum germanide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth germanide family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in thermoelectric applications and semiconductor device development, where the combination of rare-earth and group IV elements offers possibilities for tuning electronic and thermal properties. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, lanthanum germanides are of interest to materials researchers exploring alternatives in thermal management and advanced electronic device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2353 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.01710 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9135 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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