ZnGe₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining zinc and germanium, belonging to the family of III-V and related semiconductor ceramics. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts, where it is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronic components, and high-temperature structural ceramics. ZnGe₃ is notable within germanium-based ceramic systems for its potential to offer improved thermal or electrical properties compared to binary zinc or germanium compounds, though widespread industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.165 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3059 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3059 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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