Te₄Hf₅ is an intermetallic compound combining tellurium and hafnium, belonging to the family of refractory metal tellurides. This is a research-stage material rather than an established industrial product; compounds in this family are of interest for their potential in high-temperature and electronic applications due to hafnium's refractory properties and tellurium's semiconducting character. Such materials are primarily explored in materials science research for novel thermoelectric, optoelectronic, or structural applications where conventional semiconductors or alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 80.47 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6220 | eV/atom | — |