Sc2 Ge4
semiconductor· Sc2 Ge4
Sc₂Ge₄ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining scandium and germanium, belonging to the family of rare-earth-transition metal germanides under investigation for advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications. While not yet established in mainstream commercial production, this material class is of research interest for potential use in high-temperature semiconductors, thermoelectric devices, and specialized optoelectronic systems where the combination of rare-earth and group IV elements offers tunable band structure and thermal stability advantages over conventional semiconductors.
research semiconductorshigh-temperature electronicsthermoelectric materialsexperimental optoelectronicsintermetallic compounds
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 | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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