Tm2Te6 is a rare-earth telluride semiconductor compound combining thulium and tellurium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth chalcogenides, which are primarily investigated for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications due to their narrow bandgaps and high lattice thermal conductivity. Tm2Te6 remains largely a research-phase compound; it is evaluated in academic and specialized industrial contexts for potential use in infrared detection, thermal energy harvesting, and quantum materials studies rather than widespread commercial deployment.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5540 | eV/atom | — |