Re3Ge1 is an intermetallic compound combining rhenium and germanium in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a widespread industrial material. The material's potential lies in high-temperature semiconductor applications and advanced electronic devices where the combination of rhenium's refractory properties and germanium's semiconducting characteristics could offer thermal stability and electronic functionality beyond conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41,521.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,563.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4170 | eV/atom | — |