Al₄Se₆ is a semiconductor compound belonging to the aluminum chalcogenide family, formed from aluminum and selenium elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic systems, and thermal management applications where semiconductor properties are advantageous. The aluminum-selenium compound family is investigated for its tunable band gap characteristics and potential use in next-generation electronic and photonic devices, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor alternatives like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,115 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,289.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.945 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9260 | eV/atom | — |