Al₂Cu₂Te₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining aluminum, copper, and tellurium elements, belonging to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, thermoelectric energy conversion, and solid-state photovoltaic systems where the combination of elements may enable tunable bandgaps or enhanced charge carrier properties. Its selection would typically be driven by specialized performance requirements in emerging technologies where conventional semiconductors or single-component alternatives do not meet application needs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,463.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,651 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.102 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3700 | eV/atom | — |