O8 Mg4 Ge2
semiconductor· O8 Mg4 Ge2
O8Mg4Ge2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining magnesium and germanium with oxygen, belonging to the ternary oxide-metal family of semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of light elements (Mg, Ge) and tunable band structure offers potential advantages in efficiency or processing cost compared to conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors. While not yet commercialized at scale, compounds in this family are being explored for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and potentially high-frequency electronic devices where the magnesium-germanium interaction may yield unique electronic properties.
experimental photovoltaic devicesoptoelectronic researchwide-bandgap semiconductorsthin-film solar cellsphotodetector applicationsmaterials research & development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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