V4 Ge1 Se8
semiconductor· V4 Ge1 Se8
V4Ge1Se8 is a mixed-metal selenide semiconductor compound combining vanadium and germanium in a selenium matrix, representing an emerging material in the chalcogenide semiconductor family. This composition falls within research-stage materials exploration, likely investigated for its potential in thermoelectric applications, optoelectronic devices, or phase-change memory systems where multi-element chalcogenides offer tunable electronic and thermal properties. The material's value lies in its potential to enable lower-cost or higher-performance alternatives to conventional single-element semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and manufacturing scalability.
Thermoelectric power generationInfrared detectors and sensorsPhase-change memory devicesResearch and development (early-stage)Photovoltaic absorber layers
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
Regulatory Screening
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