Cu1 O2
semiconductor· Cu1 O2
Cu₁O₂ is a copper oxide semiconductor compound in the cuprous/cupric oxide family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics and photovoltaic devices due to its semiconducting properties. Its notable advantage over conventional silicon or CdTe semiconductors would be copper's relative abundance and lower cost, making it attractive for sustainable electronics, though processing and stability challenges have limited widespread commercial adoption.
photovoltaic researchthin-film semiconductorsoptoelectronic devicescopper-based electronicsexperimental materials sciencecost-sensitive semiconductor applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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