Ti₄Ge₂C₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining titanium, germanium, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides and related ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in high-temperature and semiconductor device contexts where its layered crystal structure and mixed-metal composition may offer unique electronic or thermal properties. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an experimental material whose performance characteristics and manufacturing scalability remain under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 155.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 106.5 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00740 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8480 | eV/atom | — |