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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,218.5	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,985.6	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2248	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
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
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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Cu2Te

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