Mn₄Co₆Ge₂ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining manganese, cobalt, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the class of ternary semiconductors and represents research-phase exploration into magnetic semiconductors, potentially useful for spintronic applications where the interplay between magnetic ordering and electronic properties is critical. The compound's notable characteristic is the combination of magnetic transition metals (Mn, Co) with a semiconductor base (Ge), making it a candidate for next-generation spin-based electronics and magnetoresponsive devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 218.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 91.37 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1670 | eV/atom | — |