Cu₂Y₂Te₆Ba₂ is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, yttrium, tellurium, and barium—a composition not commonly found in commercial applications. This material belongs to the broader family of complex telluride semiconductors, which are of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic device applications where layered or mixed-valence structures can enable unusual electronic properties. While still primarily a laboratory compound, materials in this chemical family are investigated for next-generation energy conversion and solid-state electronic devices where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,854.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,263.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.318 | eV/atom | — |