Zr₄Fe₆Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining zirconium, iron, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and represents a research-phase compound being studied for its electronic and structural properties, rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Interest in this composition stems from the combination of transition metals (Zr, Fe) with a semiconductor element (Ge), which can yield tunable band structures and potential applications in thermoelectric devices, solid-state electronics, or high-temperature semiconductor applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 167.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 60.64 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00960 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4590 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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