Sc₆Te₂Rh₁ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining scandium, tellurium, and rhodium. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth and transition-metal tellurides, which are primarily investigated in research settings for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications rather than established industrial production. The scandium-rhodium-tellurium system is notable for potential use in high-temperature thermoelectric energy conversion and solid-state electronic devices where the combination of rare-earth and precious-metal elements offers tunable electronic properties, though it remains largely confined to academic study and specialized materials development programs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,955.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,878.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8190 | eV/atom | — |