Yb8 Li4 In4 Ge8
semiconductor· Yb8 Li4 In4 Ge8
Yb₈Li₄In₄Ge₈ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth–transition metal family, combining ytterbium with lithium, indium, and germanium in a complex crystalline structure. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for thermoelectric and quantum material applications, where its unique electronic and thermal transport properties are of interest for fundamental studies and potential energy conversion devices. The compound represents an emerging class of materials being explored to understand how rare-earth elements and complex stoichiometries can optimize phonon scattering or electronic behavior for advanced technological applications.
thermoelectric researchquantum materials investigationrare-earth intermetallicsheat-to-electricity conversionmaterials discoverycondensed matter physics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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