Ba₆Te₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound containing barium and tellurium, representing a member of the rare-earth and alkali-earth chalcogenide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and thermal transport properties rather than an established commercial material. Interest in Ba₆Te₂ stems from potential applications in thermoelectric devices and solid-state electronics where its band structure and phonon characteristics may offer advantages in energy conversion or semiconductor functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,842.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 452.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6260 | eV/atom | — |