Si1 Te2

semiconductor

· Si1 Te2

Si₁Te₂ is a binary semiconductor compound composed of silicon and tellurium, belonging to the IV-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in thermoelectric applications and advanced optoelectronic research due to its bandgap properties and potential for efficient thermal-to-electrical energy conversion. Engineers consider Si₁Te₂ when designing thermoelectric generators or coolers for waste heat recovery in industrial and aerospace systems, though it remains largely in the research and development phase compared to more established thermoelectric compounds like bismuth telluride.

thermoelectric generatorswaste heat recoveryoptoelectronic researchinfrared detectorsthermal management devicesmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,155.2	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,863.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00680	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.09400	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Si1 Te2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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