NiGe₃ is a nickel-germanium intermetallic compound belonging to the metal-semimetal class of materials. This is a research-phase compound studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and semiconductor applications, where the combination of nickel and germanium offers opportunities for tailored electronic and thermal properties. The material represents an emerging category in intermetallic engineering, with interest driven by its potential for energy conversion and solid-state device applications where conventional binary alloys or pure semiconductors may be limiting.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.889 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.250 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4412 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2982 | eV/atom | — |