Cu₂H₈I₄O₁₆ is a mixed-valence copper iodide compound with hydrated oxide character, belonging to the family of halide-based semiconductors with potential optoelectronic functionality. This material remains largely in the research phase; copper iodide semiconductors are investigated for photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, and light-emitting applications due to their tunable band gaps and solution-processability, though this specific hydrated composition requires further characterization for industrial viability.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.203 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6480 | eV/atom | — |