YbCu2GeS4 is an experimental quaternary compound combining ytterbium, copper, germanium, and sulfur, representing a sulfide-based intermetallic material class. This compound is primarily of research interest in solid-state physics and materials chemistry, where it is investigated for potential thermoelectric, magnetic, or electronic properties arising from its complex crystal structure. Such materials are generally not yet commercialized for mainstream engineering applications but are evaluated in academic and industrial research settings for advanced energy conversion, electronic devices, or specialized functional applications where unconventional element combinations may offer unique performance advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1840 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.222 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07520 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8263 | eV/atom | — |