Praseodymium telluride (PrTe) is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of the rare earth element praseodymium and tellurium. This material belongs to the rare earth chalcogenide family and is primarily investigated for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications due to its narrow bandgap and unique electronic properties. PrTe remains largely a research-phase material with potential for energy conversion devices and infrared detectors, though commercial adoption is limited compared to more established semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,171.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,215.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.389 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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