Ca₄Cu₄O₈ is a mixed-valence copper-calcium oxide compound belonging to the ceramic semiconductor family, with potential applications in electronic and photonic materials research. This material is primarily of scientific interest rather than established in mainstream industry, studied for its electrical and optical properties that arise from its layered cuprate-related structure. The compound represents an experimental system for investigating copper-oxygen interactions in oxide semiconductors, which could inform development of advanced electronic devices and functional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,839.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,493.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01860 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.895 | eV/atom | — |