Sm₂Ge₂Ru₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), germanium, and ruthenium in a structured crystalline lattice. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential semiconducting and thermoelectric properties, rather than an established commercial compound with widespread industrial deployment. The material belongs to the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are of interest for next-generation energy conversion, quantum materials, and specialized electronic applications where the electronic structure can be engineered through elemental substitution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 93.44 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 46.95 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04450 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6630 | eV/atom | — |