Silver telluride (AgTe₂) is an intermetallic compound combining silver and tellurium, belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and thermoelectric materials. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric energy conversion, where it can convert temperature gradients into electrical power, and for specialized semiconductor applications; it remains largely experimental rather than commodity material, with potential advantages in mid-range thermoelectric devices compared to lead-based alternatives, though commercial adoption has been limited due to processing challenges and tellurium supply constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.268 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02550 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00868 | eV/atom | — |