Cu4P8 is a copper phosphide semiconductor compound that represents an emerging material in the phosphide semiconductor family, which has gained research attention for optoelectronic and photoelectric applications. While not yet widely commercialized, copper phosphides are being investigated for potential use in solar cells, light-emitting devices, and other semiconductor applications where their electronic properties offer advantages over traditional materials. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a research-stage compound rather than an established industrial standard, with its ultimate applications and commercial viability still under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 88.02 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9407 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1240 | eV/atom | — |