Gadolinium telluride (Gd2Te3) is a rare-earth telluride compound belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides, which are primarily investigated as narrow-bandgap semiconductors for infrared and thermoelectric applications. This material is largely in the research and development phase rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it is studied for potential use in infrared detectors, thermoelectric energy conversion devices, and quantum materials research, where rare-earth tellurides offer interesting electronic and thermal properties distinct from conventional semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7400 | eV | — |