Sodium telluride (Na₂Te) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the alkali metal chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a widespread industrial commodity, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic systems, and solid-state electronics where its semiconductor properties could be leveraged. Engineers considering Na₂Te would typically be exploring next-generation energy conversion or optoelectronic systems, though the material remains largely in the experimental phase with limited commercial deployment compared to more established semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,968.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,702.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.137 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.002 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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