Ni₂Ge₂Pd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining nickel, germanium, and palladium in a stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This is a research-phase compound with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced electronic materials, where the intermetallic structure and mixed-metal composition could enable tunable electronic and thermal properties. The palladium-nickel-germanium system represents an underexplored materials space for phase-change memories, catalytic substrates, or hybrid semiconductor devices where the synergistic effects of three metallic/semimetallic elements may outperform binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,328.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,308 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4240 | eV/atom | — |