Te4 Pb4
semiconductor· Te4 Pb4
Te4Pb4 is a binary intermetallic compound composed of tellurium and lead in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of narrow-bandgap semiconductors and narrow-gap semimetals. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the Te-Pb system offers potential advantages in mid-infrared sensing and solid-state energy conversion. Te4Pb4 and related tellurium-lead compounds are notable for their potential in thermal-to-electrical energy conversion and infrared detector systems, though practical use remains largely experimental compared to mature semiconductor alternatives like PbTe and established thermoelectric materials.
thermoelectric devicesinfrared detectorsnarrow-gap semiconductorsresearch/experimental applicationsmid-infrared sensingheat-to-electricity conversion
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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