In₂Mg₁Te₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining indium, magnesium, and tellurium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of III-II-VI semiconductors, which are of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, though In₂Mg₁Te₄ itself remains largely in the experimental phase. Engineers and materials scientists study compounds in this family for potential use in next-generation photovoltaic devices, infrared detectors, and solid-state thermoelectric generators where tunable bandgap and thermal properties are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27.01 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.63 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1745 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4880 | eV/atom | — |