LuGe2 is a rare-earth intermetallic ceramic compound combining lutetium and germanium in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth germanides, which are primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial commodities. LuGe2 and related rare-earth germanides are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, high-temperature semiconductors, and advanced electronic materials where the combination of rare-earth elements and semiconducting germanium offers tailored band structure and thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3155 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
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) | -0.5821 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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