Dy₂Te₆ is a rare-earth telluride semiconductor compound combining dysprosium (a lanthanide element) with tellurium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, belonging to the broader family of rare-earth chalcogenides that exhibit layered crystal structures and tunable electronic properties. Potential applications are being explored in thermoelectric energy conversion, topological materials research, and narrow-bandgap optoelectronics, where rare-earth tellurides offer advantages in thermal-to-electrical energy conversion efficiency and exotic electronic states that conventional semiconductors cannot match.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5890 | eV/atom | — |