Sc₂Ge₂Tb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining scandium, germanium, and terbium—a rare-earth containing material in the family of ternary semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase compound of interest for studying electronic and magnetic properties rather than a widespread commercial material; it belongs to the broader class of rare-earth semiconductors being investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, magnetic devices, and high-performance computing where the combination of rare-earth elements and group IV semiconductors could offer unique electronic or magneto-optic functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,758.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,719.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00810 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7550 | eV/atom | — |