TbTe (terbium telluride) is a binary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining a rare-earth element with a chalcogen, belonging to the broader family of rare-earth tellurides. While primarily a research material rather than a commodity industrial product, TbTe exhibits promising thermoelectric and magnetothermoelectric properties that make it of interest for low-temperature energy conversion and specialized sensing applications. Its rare-earth composition and layered electronic structure position it as a candidate for investigating quantum transport phenomena and for niche applications where rare-earth semiconductors offer advantages over more conventional materials.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.330 | eV/atom | — |