Ge1 Bi4 Te7
semiconductor· Ge1 Bi4 Te7
Ge₁Bi₄Te₇ is a bismuth telluride-germanium compound belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family, synthesized primarily for thermoelectric applications. This material is investigated in research contexts for solid-state cooling and power generation systems due to its potentially favorable Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity trade-offs in the narrow-gap semiconductor regime. While not widely deployed in high-volume industrial applications, compounds in this family are evaluated as alternatives or complements to commercial Bi₂Te₃-based thermoelectrics for specialized thermal management where composition tuning offers performance advantages.
thermoelectric cooling deviceswaste heat recovery systemssolid-state power generationthermal management researchniche semiconductor applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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