Sc₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and germanium, belonging to the semiconductor material family with potential applications in advanced electronic and photonic devices. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its electronic band structure and thermal properties rather than high-volume industrial production. The scandium-germanium system is of interest to materials scientists exploring novel semiconductors for niche applications where conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors may have limitations, though practical device implementation remains largely experimental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 90.43 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8520 | eV/atom | — |