Bi₈Se₁₂ is a bismuth selenide compound belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors, which are materials composed of heavy elements (bismuth) bonded with chalcogens (selenium). This is a research-phase material being investigated for applications requiring specific electronic and thermal properties characteristic of topological insulators and thermoelectric materials. The Bi-Se system is notable in materials science for its potential in next-generation energy conversion and quantum device applications, though practical engineering use remains limited to specialized research and development environments rather than high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32.21 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.33 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9855 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3790 | eV/atom | — |