ScTe₂ is a scandium telluride ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family, characterized by layered crystal structures and semiconducting properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronic components, and solid-state energy conversion systems where its unique electronic properties could provide advantages over conventional semiconductors. Engineers considering ScTe₂ should note it remains in the experimental phase; adoption would depend on scalability, cost competitiveness, and performance validation against mature alternatives in niche high-temperature or specialized electronic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1972 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1160 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9600 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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