Lu2Al2Ge2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lutetium, aluminum, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth-based intermetallics and represents an emerging research compound primarily investigated for its electronic and thermal properties in solid-state device applications. The combination of a heavy rare earth (lutetium) with lightweight metals and a group-IV semiconductor element creates a system of interest for studying band structure engineering, thermoelectric performance, and potential optoelectronic or quantum material phenomena.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,236.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,061.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00710 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6160 | eV/atom | — |