Nd₂Zn₆Ge₃ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining rare-earth neodymium with zinc and germanium elements. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its electronic and thermoelectric properties rather than established commercial applications. The compound belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are of interest in solid-state physics for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion, magnetic devices, and advanced semiconductors where conventional materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,063.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,058.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4250 | eV/atom | — |