Nd2Zn6Ge3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neodymium, zinc, and germanium—a rare-earth-containing material belonging to the family of Laves phase or related crystal structures commonly studied for functional and structural applications. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production; such rare-earth intermetallics are investigated for their potential in high-temperature structural ceramics, magnetic applications, and advanced functional materials where the combination of rare-earth elements and transition metals offers tunable electronic and thermal properties. Engineers considering this material should note it represents an emerging class where property optimization and manufacturing scalability are still being refined, making it most relevant for specialized applications in aerospace, electronics, or energy sectors where performance justifies developmental integration.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 76.28 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.67 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.125 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000371 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000184 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -21.91 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -15.19 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4254 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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