Cu2Se
semiconductor· Cu2Se
Cu₂Se is a copper selenide compound belonging to the p-type semiconductor family, notable for its layered crystal structure and mixed-valence copper chemistry. It is primarily investigated for thermoelectric energy conversion applications where its low thermal conductivity combined with semiconducting behavior makes it attractive for waste heat recovery and power generation devices. Cu₂Se is also explored in photovoltaic research and as a material for phase-change memory devices; while not yet widely deployed in mainstream commercial products, it represents a promising candidate in the broader copper chalcogenide materials platform for solid-state energy applications.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoveryphotovoltaic absorber layersphase-change memorysolid-state electronics researchenergy harvesting devices
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | W/(m·K) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | W/(m·K) | 427°C | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | — | - | — | — | |
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 427°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 427°C | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | — | μV/K | 427°C | — | |
| ↳ | — | µV/K | — | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 427°C | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV/atom | — | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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Regulatory Screening
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