Yb1 Ni2 Ge2
semiconductor· Yb1 Ni2 Ge2
Yb₁Ni₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal germanide family, combining ytterbium with nickel and germanium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential thermoelectric and magnetic properties; it has not achieved widespread industrial adoption but represents the broader class of rare-earth intermetallics being investigated for next-generation energy conversion and solid-state devices. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects targeting high-temperature thermoelectric applications, magnetocaloric effects, or Kondo lattice physics where the rare-earth element's electronic behavior can be leveraged.
thermoelectric materials (research)rare-earth intermetallicssolid-state physics experimentsmagnetic refrigeration (exploratory)electronic materials developmenthigh-temperature energy conversion
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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