Sc₄Ge₄O₁₄ is a scandium germanate ceramic compound belonging to the mixed-metal oxide class of semiconducting materials. This is a research-phase composition of interest primarily in materials science investigations rather than established commercial production; it combines scandium and germanium oxides in a specific stoichiometric ratio that may exhibit unique electronic, thermal, or optical properties depending on its crystal structure and defect chemistry. Potential applications lie in advanced ceramics research, wide-bandgap semiconductor studies, and specialized optical or electronic devices where the combined properties of scandium and germanium oxides offer benefits over single-component alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.743 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.722 | eV/atom | — |