Y3CuGeSe7 is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, copper, germanium, and selenium, belonging to the family of rare-earth-based chalcogenides. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential thermoelectric and semiconducting properties rather than an established engineering material in widespread industrial use. The compound represents exploratory work in solid-state chemistry where rare-earth elements are combined with transition metals and chalcogen semiconductors to engineer electronic band structures and phonon scattering for potential energy conversion or optoelectronic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2042 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.100 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -181.7 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.344 | eV/atom | — |