Cu₂W₁Se₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, tungsten, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Its notable features include tunable bandgap properties and potential for high charge carrier mobility, making it a candidate for next-generation thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and integrated photonic devices where conventional semiconductors face cost or performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,391.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,794.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00790 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2330 | eV/atom | — |