Cu1Pr5Se8 is a ternary semiconductor compound combining copper, praseodymium (a rare earth element), and selenium. This is an experimental research material rather than an established commercial compound, belonging to the broader family of rare earth chalcogenides that show promise for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications. The incorporation of praseodymium suggests potential for tunable electronic properties and magnetic interactions, making it of interest in fundamental materials research where conventional binary or simpler ternary semiconductors may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,388.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,314.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9998 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.724 | eV/atom | — |