Bi2Te
ceramic· JVASP-100032· Bi2Te
Bi2Te3 (bismuth telluride) is an intermetallic ceramic compound and one of the most commercially successful thermoelectric materials. It is widely used in thermoelectric cooling and power generation devices where thermal-to-electrical or electrical-to-thermal energy conversion is required, prized for its superior thermoelectric figure of merit near room temperature compared to competing materials. Engineers select this material when designing compact cooling modules, waste heat recovery systems, or temperature control applications where solid-state thermoelectric devices offer advantages in reliability, quiet operation, and form factor over conventional mechanical refrigeration or heat pumps.
thermoelectric cooling moduleswaste heat recovery systemstemperature stabilization devicesradioisotope power generatorselectronics thermal managementportable refrigeration
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.