Al16Te24 is a compound semiconductor composed of aluminum and tellurium in a specific stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of III-VI semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where its direct bandgap and thermal properties could enable infrared detection, solid-state cooling, or power generation devices. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, Al16Te24 and related aluminum telluride compounds represent promising candidates for specialized applications where conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs, InSb) face limitations in operating temperature range or wavelength sensitivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.740 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4870 | eV/atom | — |