Rb3Ge1 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of rubidium and germanium, belonging to the family of alkali metal-germanium systems. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in thermoelectric applications and solid-state electronics where the combination of alkali metal and semiconductor properties could offer advantages in specific niche applications. The compound's notable characteristic is its semiconducting behavior derived from the germanium framework modified by rubidium doping, which researchers investigate for potential use in energy conversion devices and low-dimensional electronic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8.644 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.407 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7823 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06000 | eV/atom | — |