O14Al4Ge4 is an experimental intermetallic or ceramic compound combining aluminum and germanium in a specific stoichiometric ratio with oxygen, likely belonging to a complex oxide or mixed-valence semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in advanced semiconductors, photovoltaic devices, or high-temperature electronic applications, though it remains in development and is not yet established in mainstream industrial production. The aluminum-germanium oxide system is investigated for its potential band gap engineering, thermal stability, or novel electronic properties compared to conventional semiconductor alternatives like Si or GaAs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.588 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.434 | eV/atom | — |