Nd10Ge6 is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium and germanium, belonging to the rare-earth germanide family of semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion and advanced electronic devices, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for their unique electronic band structures and thermal properties. The compound represents an emerging class of materials being investigated for next-generation power generation and thermal management systems where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 62.64 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.91 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7270 | eV/atom | — |