Cu₂InDy is an intermetallic compound combining copper, indium, and dysprosium elements, belonging to the semiconductor/intermetallic class of materials. This is a research-phase compound rather than a widely commercialized material; it represents exploration within the ternary Cu–In–rare earth system, where rare earth additions (like dysprosium) are investigated to modify electronic, magnetic, or thermal properties for potential device applications. The material family shows promise in thermoelectric, optoelectronic, or magnetoelectronic research contexts where tailored band structure and carrier mobility are valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,869.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,607.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3570 | eV/atom | — |