Tm₂Te₂ is a rare-earth telluride semiconductor compound composed of thulium and tellurium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides and is primarily studied in research contexts for narrow-bandgap semiconductor applications and potential thermoelectric device engineering. The compound is of interest to materials scientists exploring alternatives to conventional semiconductors in specialized applications requiring rare-earth elements, though it remains largely in the developmental stage with limited commercial deployment compared to more established semiconductor families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.179 | eV/atom | — |