Cu₂YIn is a ternary intermetallic compound combining copper, yttrium, and indium, belonging to the semiconductor/electronic materials class. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of these elements offers tunable electronic properties and potential improvements over binary semiconductor systems. The material represents an emerging research direction in advanced functional compounds, though industrial production and deployment remain limited compared to established semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 86.20 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 37.68 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1139 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3640 | eV/atom | — |