Au4Br4 is an experimental organometallic semiconductor compound consisting of gold and bromine in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal halide semiconductors, which are of significant interest in emerging optoelectronic applications due to their tunable bandgap and potential for solution-based processing. While not yet commercialized, Au4Br4 represents the broader research effort to develop lead-free halide perovskites and related structures for next-generation photovoltaics, light-emitting devices, and photodetectors, offering potential advantages in stability and tunability compared to conventional inorganic semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.17 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.620 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.504 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08800 | eV/atom | — |