Cu₂In₁Ce₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining copper, indium, and cerium, belonging to the semiconductor material family. This composition represents an experimental or research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized system; it is being investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, thermoelectrics, or catalysis where the rare-earth cerium component may provide beneficial electronic or structural properties. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts where the specific combination of these elements offers advantages over conventional binary or simpler ternary systems, though current industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2700 | eV/atom | — |