Nd₁Al₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, aluminum, and germanium, belonging to the rare-earth metal-based semiconductor family. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in thermoelectric and magnetic applications, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for high-temperature energy conversion and advanced electronic devices. The material's appeal lies in combining rare-earth elements with semiconducting germanium to achieve tailored band structures and thermal properties not easily accessible in conventional single-phase semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4960 | eV/atom | — |