Rb₂Te is an alkaline-earth telluride compound belonging to the family of binary ionic semiconductors formed between alkali metals and chalcogen elements. This is primarily a research material investigated for its electronic and optical properties rather than an established industrial semiconductor; it represents the broader class of alkali tellurides being explored for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where alternative semiconductors (such as lead telluride or bismuth telluride) are used conventionally.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,924.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 771.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.887 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.084 | eV/atom | — |