ScGe2

ceramic

· ScGe2

ScGe2 is a scandium germanide ceramic compound belonging to the intermetallic ceramic family, combining a rare-earth element (scandium) with a group IV semiconductor (germanium). This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics, thermoelectric devices, and advanced optoelectronic systems. Engineers would consider ScGe2 when exploring alternatives to conventional ceramics in demanding thermal or electronic applications where the specific combination of scandium and germanium properties—including potential phonon scattering benefits and refractory characteristics—offers advantages over more conventional intermetallic or ceramic options.

high-temperature structural ceramicsthermoelectric materials researchsemiconductor device substratesadvanced optoelectronicsrare-earth intermetallic compoundsthermal management applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries	80.51	GPa	—
↳	81.32	GPa	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2200	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries	55.84	GPa	—
↳	56.17	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.645	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.000	eV	—
↳	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	7.553	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5803	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

ScGe2

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental