Al2Cu2Cl8 is an organometallic or coordination compound combining aluminum and copper with chloride ligands, representing a class of mixed-metal halide semiconductors under active research investigation. This material family shows promise in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly as an alternative to traditional perovskites, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment. Engineers evaluating this compound should recognize it as an emerging material for next-generation light-emitting devices, photodetectors, or thin-film solar cells where enhanced stability or tunable bandgap properties relative to single-metal halides may provide design advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,818.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,404 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.742 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.233 | eV/atom | — |