Mn3GeC is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining manganese, germanium, and carbon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material primarily of interest in condensed matter physics and materials science, belonging to the family of ternary intermetallics that exhibit unique electronic and magnetic properties not found in binary compounds. Potential applications center on thermoelectric devices, spintronic components, and advanced electronic materials where the coupling between magnetic and semiconducting behavior could be exploited, though the material remains largely in the experimental stage and lacks established commercial pathways.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,199.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,098.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02700 | eV/atom | — |