Te₂Ta₂Cl₁₈ is a layered halide semiconductor compound combining tellurium, tantalum, and chlorine in a mixed-valence framework. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of transition metal halides, which are under investigation for optoelectronic and quantum device applications due to their tunable band gaps and low-dimensional crystal structures. The compound's notable advantage over conventional semiconductors lies in its potential for solution-processable synthesis and integration into flexible or layered device architectures, though it remains primarily in exploratory stages rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.524 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.018 | eV/atom | — |