Mg2Ge2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining magnesium and germanium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of binary semiconducting intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring semiconducting behavior at the intersection of lightweight metals and group IV elements, with potential relevance to thermoelectric devices, optoelectronic components, and advanced energy conversion systems where the combination of low density and electronic properties could offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,412.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,719.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.908 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.326 | eV/atom | — |