Mg2 Te2

semiconductor

· Mg2 Te2

Mg₂Te₂ is a binary semiconductor compound composed of magnesium and tellurium, belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, with potential use in infrared detectors, photovoltaic devices, and solid-state cooling systems where the combination of wide bandgap and thermal properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives like CdTe or PbTe. As an experimental compound, Mg₂Te₂ remains largely in development phases, though the magnesium-tellurium system is explored for next-generation semiconductor devices where reduced toxicity and improved thermal stability compared to cadmium- or lead-based tellurides are desirable.

infrared optoelectronicsthermoelectric devicesphotovoltaic researchsolid-state coolingradiation detectorsexperimental semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	36.33	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	12.46	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.530	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9510	eV/atom	—

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Mg2 Te2

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