Al4InAgTe8 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining aluminum, indium, silver, and tellurium. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic properties rather than a widely deployed engineering material. The compound belongs to the family of complex chalcogenide intermetallics, which are of interest for solid-state energy conversion and semiconductor applications where the layered crystal structure and tunable electronic properties offer advantages over conventional binary or ternary compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.904 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3960 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4351 | eV/atom | — |