Cu1 Ga1 I4
semiconductor· Cu1 Ga1 I4
CuGaI₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, gallium, and iodine in a 1:1:4 stoichiometry. This material belongs to the family of halide perovskites and related semiconductor structures, which are primarily under investigation for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to their tunable bandgap and light-absorption properties. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, CuGaI₄ and similar copper halide semiconductors are of research interest for next-generation solar cells, radiation detectors, and LED applications where cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductors like GaAs or CdTe are sought.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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