Lu2Ti2Ge2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal germanide family, combining lutetium, titanium, and germanium in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential semiconducting or semimetallic properties arising from its complex crystal structure. The compound represents exploration within ternary rare-earth systems for discovering new functional materials with applications in electronic or thermoelectric devices, where the combination of rare-earth elements with transition metals and group IV semiconductors can yield unconventional band structures and transport properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,033.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,242.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7060 | eV/atom | — |