CuTe₂I is a ternary intermetallic compound containing copper, tellurium, and iodine, representing an experimental metal-based composite material. While not widely established in conventional engineering practice, this compound belongs to the family of mixed-halide and chalcogenide intermetallics being investigated for thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and solid-state device applications where its unique electronic structure could enable improved performance in specialized conditions. Engineers would consider this material primarily in research and development contexts rather than established production, particularly in projects exploring advanced semiconductors, photovoltaic materials, or thermoelectric generators where unconventional metal-halide combinations offer potential advantages over traditional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.438 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8020 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1164 | eV/atom | — |