Pd14Se8 is a palladium selenide compound belonging to the class of metal chalcogenide semiconductors, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of palladium to selenium atoms. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts as a potential semiconductor with layered or complex crystal structures typical of transition-metal chalcogenides. Interest in Pd14Se8 stems from the broader potential of palladium selenides for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where the metal-chalcogen bonding provides tunable electronic properties; however, industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00660 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2410 | eV/atom | — |