Copper(I) bromide (CuBr) is a semiconductor compound belonging to the I-VII class of binary semiconductors, featuring a zinc-blende crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in optoelectronic research and specialized photonic applications, where its direct bandgap and strong light-matter interactions make it attractive for UV-visible emission and detection; it is less common in high-volume industrial production compared to more established semiconductors like GaAs or InP, but remains of interest for niche applications in quantum optics, photoluminescence devices, and potential future photovoltaic technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,300.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,021.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3825 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2730 | eV/atom | — |