CuInTe2

semiconductor

· CuInTe2

CuInTe₂ is a ternary chalcopyrite semiconductor compound composed of copper, indium, and tellurium, belonging to the I-III-VI₂ family of materials. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, where its direct bandgap and high absorption coefficient make it potentially attractive for thin-film solar cells and infrared detectors. While less commercialized than related compounds like CuInSe₂, CuInTe₂ is notable for its narrower bandgap, which could enable efficient conversion of longer-wavelength photons, though material stability and manufacturing scalability remain active research challenges.

thin-film photovoltaicsinfrared detectorsoptoelectronic researchsolar energy conversionspace-rated sensing

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.060	eV	—

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CuInTe2

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