La2CuTe4 is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of lanthanum, copper, and tellurium, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal chalcogenides. This is an experimental material primarily of academic and research interest, investigated for its potential electronic and thermoelectric properties rather than established industrial applications. The material represents the broader class of rare-earth telluride compounds being explored for next-generation energy conversion and solid-state electronic devices where unconventional crystal structures and electronic band structures offer functionality beyond conventional semiconductors or metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.591 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03080 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.251 | eV/atom | — |