Tb6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14

semiconductor

· Tb6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14

Tb₆Cu₂Ge₂Se₁₄ is a ternary/quaternary semiconductor compound combining rare-earth (terbium), transition metal (copper), and chalcogenide (germanium selenide) elements. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the rare-earth dopant and mixed-metal framework may enable tunable band structure and phonon scattering. While not yet commercialized at scale, compounds in this family are investigated for their ability to decouple electrical and thermal transport—a key challenge in high-efficiency energy conversion devices.

Thermoelectric power generationWaste heat recoveryOptoelectronic devicesResearch semiconductorsHigh-temperature electronicsMaterial exploration (non-production)

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.100	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.331	eV/atom	—

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Tb6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14

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