Te Crystals

Te Crystals

Tellurium (Te) is a semimetallic element with a trigonal crystal structure, used in electronic, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric applications. Its anisotropic properties, combined with thermal and electrical conductivity, can support use in research and industrial applications.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²

Material Properties:

Crystal Structure: Trigonal layered structure with a helical atomic arrangement.
High Anisotropy: direction-dependent electrical and thermal properties.
Semimetallic Conductivity: Exhibits a narrow bandgap (~0.35 eV).
Thermoelectric Properties: High Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity for energy conversion.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Trigonal (P3121 space group).
Features: Cleavable along certain crystallographic planes for studies.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Exfoliation: Can be exfoliated into thin layers for 2D material research and device fabrication.

Other Characteristics:
Thermoelectric Properties: used for thermoelectric applications due to its low thermal conductivity and Seebeck effect.
Optical Properties: Absorbs strongly in the infrared region, used for photonic applications.
Environmental Stability: Stable under controlled storage conditions, with moderate sensitivity to oxidation.

Applications:
Thermoelectric Devices:
For waste heat recovery and energy harvesting systems. Optoelectronics:
For infrared detectors, lasers, and photonic devices.
2D Material Research:
For exfoliation into thin layers for exploring anisotropic properties. Energy Storage:
For use in batteries and energy storage devices. Quantum Materials Research:
Supports studies of semimetallic and low-dimensional electronic behavior.