Ni₂Ge₂U is an intermetallic compound combining nickel, germanium, and uranium in a stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than a commercial material, belonging to the family of uranium-containing intermetallics that have been explored for their unique electronic and thermal properties. Interest in such materials stems from potential applications in nuclear fuel technologies, radiation-resistant electronics, and high-temperature semiconductor devices where the combination of metallic bonding (Ni-Ge framework) with uranium's nuclear and electronic properties may offer distinct advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,898.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,268.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3620 | eV/atom | — |