CuTe

metal
· CuTe

CuTe is an intermetallic compound composed of copper and tellurium, belonging to the family of binary metal-chalcogenide materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in mainstream engineering applications, with potential relevance in semiconductor physics, thermoelectric applications, and solid-state electronic devices where copper-tellurium phases can exhibit useful electronic transport properties. Engineers would consider CuTe in advanced materials research contexts where its crystal structure and electronic characteristics might enable novel functionality in niche applications requiring metal-chalcogenide phases.

thermoelectric materials researchsemiconductor compound developmentsolid-state electronicsmaterials physics researchphase diagram studiesexperimental electronic devices

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
14.79
GPa
Shear Modulus(G)
8.811
GPa
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Density(ρ)
6.843
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
7.593
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.03638
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.