Ge4Yb8
Ge4Yb8 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic intermetallic compound formed from germanium and ytterbium.
About Ge4Yb8
Ge4Yb8 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of germanium and ytterbium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within the binary system of these two elements. Its electronic character is defined as semimetallic, placing it in a unique position between traditional insulators and conductors.
This material is of interest to researchers investigating the electronic and structural behavior of rare-earth germanides. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized material science studies where precise control over electronic properties is required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ge4Yb8, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Ge4Yb8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ge4Yb8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ge4Yb8?
Ge4Yb8 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic intermetallic compound formed from germanium and ytterbium.
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How It Compares
As a unique binary compound within the germanium-ytterbium system, Ge4Yb8 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the phase stability and electronic behavior of this specific material class.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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