Bi5Te
ceramic· JVASP-131627· Bi5Te
Bi₅Te₃ is a bismuth telluride-based ceramic compound belonging to the V-VI semiconductor family, known for its thermoelectric properties. It is primarily used in thermoelectric cooling and power generation applications where thermal-to-electrical energy conversion is required, and remains a benchmark material in the thermoelectric industry due to its favorable figure of merit at room temperature. Engineers select this material for solid-state refrigeration devices, waste heat recovery systems, and temperature control applications where mechanical reliability and lack of moving parts are critical advantages over conventional cooling methods.
thermoelectric cooling deviceswaste heat recoverysolid-state refrigerationtemperature control systemspower generation from thermal gradientscryogenic applications
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3324 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00649 | 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.