Na2Al2Ge2 is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, aluminum, and germanium in a stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader family of semiconducting and thermoelectric intermetallics. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential applications in solid-state thermoelectric devices and advanced semiconductor systems, where the combination of light elements (Na, Al) with a heavier semimetal (Ge) offers opportunities for tailored band structure and phonon scattering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2560 | eV/atom | — |