Te4Au4I4 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining tellurium, gold, and iodine in a stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material within the family of mixed-halide and chalcogenide semiconductors, studied primarily for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where the combination of heavy elements and halide chemistry offers tunable band gaps and potential for improved light absorption. While not yet commercialized at production scale, compounds in this chemical family are being investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring specific electronic or optical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.52 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.613 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8524 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09900 | eV/atom | — |