Bi₂Te₂.₁Se₀.₉ is a bismuth telluride-selenide solid solution, a p-type thermoelectric compound engineered by partial substitution of tellurium with selenium to optimize the electronic and thermal transport properties of the Bi₂Te₃ parent material. This quaternary composition sits within the family of bismuth chalcogenides that dominate room-temperature thermoelectric applications, chosen specifically for its tailored band structure and phonon scattering characteristics. The selenium doping improves the thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) relative to unmodified Bi₂Te₃, making it relevant for near-room-temperature energy conversion where maximizing efficiency in compact devices is critical.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2900 | eV | — |