Y2CdGe2 is an ternary intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, cadmium, and germanium elements. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science contexts, rather than an established engineering ceramic with widespread industrial deployment. The compound belongs to the family of rare-earth containing ceramics and intermetallics, where such combinations are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectrics, semiconductors, or specialized high-temperature applications, though Y2CdGe2 itself remains largely in the exploratory stage with limited practical adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.454 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7888 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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