Cu2P7 is a copper phosphide compound that belongs to the family of metal phosphides—intermetallic phases combining copper with phosphorus. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in catalysis, energy storage, and semiconductor applications rather than a widely deployed engineering material. The compound's notable characteristics within the phosphide family include promising electrochemical properties and potential for hydrogen evolution and CO₂ reduction catalysis, making it of interest to researchers developing next-generation catalytic and energy conversion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.471 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7760 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1132 | eV/atom | — |