NbTe4I6 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, tellurium, and iodine—a layered material of primary research interest rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenide-halide hybrids, which are being investigated for potential applications in solid-state electronics, thermoelectrics, and quantum materials due to their unique electronic band structures and anisotropic properties. The material remains largely experimental; engineers would consider it only for specialized research applications or advanced device prototyping where its specific electronic or thermal transport characteristics offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or metallic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12.26 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5.910 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.073 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6020 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -241.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02460 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2344 | eV/atom | — |