TbTe

ceramic
· TbTe

TbTe is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of terbium and tellurium, belonging to the rare-earth chalcogenide family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronic components, and high-temperature structural ceramics where rare-earth stability and thermal properties are advantageous. Engineers would consider TbTe in specialized applications requiring rare-earth ceramic properties, though material availability, processing challenges, and limited performance data compared to more mature ceramics typically restrict it to advanced research contexts and emerging technologies.

thermoelectric devicesrare-earth ceramics researchhigh-temperature materials developmentoptoelectronic substratesexperimental structural ceramicsspecialty compound semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
9,663.9
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3400
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
5,293.9
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.2927
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.4380
range 0.000–0.8760median of 2 measurements
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-9.070
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.344
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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