Te4 Au2 I2
semiconductor· Te4 Au2 I2
Te₄Au₂I₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining tellurium, gold, and iodine in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic device applications, where the combination of heavy elements (Au, Te) and halide components (I) may offer bandgap engineering opportunities and phonon-scattering benefits. While not yet in mainstream commercial use, compounds in this family are of interest to materials researchers exploring niche high-performance semiconductor and energy-conversion applications.
thermoelectric devices (research)optoelectronic semiconductors (experimental)solid-state energy conversionbandgap-engineered materialshalide-based semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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