Cu3Se2 is a copper selenide compound that belongs to the family of metal chalcogenides, combining copper metal with selenium. This material has drawn research interest primarily in semiconductor and thermoelectric applications due to its electronic and thermal transport properties, though it remains largely in the experimental phase rather than high-volume industrial production. Engineers consider Cu3Se2 and related copper selenides for niche applications where its electrical conductivity, thermal behavior, and stability in controlled environments can be leveraged—particularly in next-generation energy conversion and sensing technologies where conventional copper alloys or pure metals are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,863.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,918.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2330 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.977 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1291 | eV/atom | — |