Cu2Te
semiconductor· Cu2Te
Cu2Te is a binary semiconductor compound composed of copper and tellurium, belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for thermoelectric applications, photovoltaic devices, and infrared optics where its semiconducting properties and optical characteristics are relevant. Cu2Te remains largely experimental compared to more established semiconductors, with potential value in niche applications requiring tellurium-based compounds where thermal-to-electrical energy conversion or mid-infrared responsivity are priorities.
thermoelectric devicesphotovoltaic researchinfrared detectorsmaterials researchsemiconductor developmentenergy conversion
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 35.98 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.69 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.222 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.080 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -13.25 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1488 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1444 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.1245 | eV/atom | — |
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