BrCu (copper bromide) is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining copper with bromine. This material belongs to the family of metal halide semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications due to its tunable bandgap and potential for direct charge-carrier transport. While not yet widely commercialized compared to established semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide, copper bromide and related halide compounds show promise in emerging fields where earth-abundant, solution-processable semiconductors are advantageous over conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,821.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,583.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5328 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2730 | eV/atom | — |