CaTe2

ceramic
· JVASP-120955· CaTe2

Calcium telluride (CaTe₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the metal telluride family, characterized by ionic bonding between alkaline-earth calcium and chalcogen tellurium. This material is primarily investigated in semiconductor and photovoltaic research contexts rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and narrow-bandgap semiconductor systems where tellurium-based compounds offer tunable electronic properties.

thermoelectric devicessemiconductor researchphotovoltaic materials developmentlow-dimensional electronicsmaterials science researchquantum materials exploration

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
31.09
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2700
-
Shear Modulus(G)
10.39
GPa
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Density(ρ)
4.384
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.7439
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4450
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.