Y₄Zn₄Ge₄ is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, zinc, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties within the broader family of rare-earth based intermetallics and semiconducting compounds. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are of interest for potential applications in thermoelectrics, advanced electronics, and photonic devices where rare-earth intermetallics can offer tailored band structures and thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01370 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7210 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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