U2Ge2S2 is an experimental ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining uranium, germanium, and sulfur. This research-phase material belongs to the broader family of metal chalcogenides, which are being investigated for optoelectronic and solid-state applications where conventional semiconductors reach their limitations. While not yet established in commercial production, uranium-containing chalcogenides are of interest in specialized research contexts for their unique electronic structure and potential in radiation-sensitive devices or high-energy physics applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,526.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,430.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.053 | eV/atom | — |