Te8Os4 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining tellurium and osmium, belonging to the transition metal telluride family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and electronic applications where the combination of a rare refractory metal (osmium) with tellurium offers potential for high-temperature stability and tunable electronic properties. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are being investigated for specialized applications requiring thermal management or advanced electronic functions in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,400.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,632.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07060 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05600 | eV/atom | — |