Lu₁Co₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, cobalt, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and magnetic properties within the broader family of rare-earth transition-metal germanides. Interest in this material stems from potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic refrigeration systems, and fundamental condensed-matter physics research, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements can yield tunable band structures and magnetic interactions not available in conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,622 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,142.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5770 | eV/atom | — |