Zr₃Cu₄Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, copper, and germanium, belonging to the class of transition metal intermetallics. This is primarily a research material investigated for its semiconducting and structural properties rather than a widely deployed industrial material; it represents the broader family of ternary intermetallics being explored for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, electronic components, and advanced materials where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers design flexibility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01020 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4870 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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