Mg₂Co₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and thermal properties within the broader family of ternary intermetallic semiconductors; it is not yet established in high-volume industrial production. Interest in compounds of this type stems from potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion and advanced electronic devices, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character may enable tunable band structure and improved charge carrier mobility compared to binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,728.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,720 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3110 | eV/atom | — |