Te1Pd3 is an intermetallic compound combining tellurium and palladium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of metal tellurides that exhibit semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the intermetallic structure offers potential advantages in charge carrier control and thermal transport. Te-Pd compounds are investigated as alternatives or complements to more established tellurides in energy conversion and solid-state electronics, though practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to binary tellurides or more conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1880 | eV/atom | — |