In8Te8Cl8 is an experimental ternary semiconductor compound combining indium, tellurium, and chlorine elements. This material belongs to the III-VI-VII compound semiconductor family and is primarily of research interest for its potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications. The compound's mixed-anion structure creates a tunable bandgap and electronic properties that differ from binary indium telluride or other conventional semiconductors, making it attractive for exploring novel device architectures in photovoltaics, infrared detection, and solid-state thermoelectric cooling.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17.46 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.19 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.551 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6690 | eV/atom | — |