Cu₂H₂ is an experimental copper-hydrogen compound classified as a semiconductor, representing an emerging material within the copper hydride family. This compound is primarily of research interest for next-generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where copper-based semiconductors offer potential advantages in cost and abundance compared to conventional semiconductors. Cu₂H₂ remains largely in the laboratory phase; its development is driven by interest in exploring copper hydrides as alternatives to traditional semiconductor materials, though practical industrial deployment and manufacturing scalability are still under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,174.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,793.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1520 | eV/atom | — |