Cu6 I6
semiconductor· Cu6 I6
Cu₆I₆ is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of copper and iodine, belonging to the halide perovskite family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase material being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, offering potential advantages such as tunable bandgap, solution processability, and lower toxicity compared to lead-based halide perovskites. Interest in copper halides stems from their stability and abundance relative to conventional perovskites, making them candidates for next-generation solar cells, light-emitting devices, and photodetectors, though practical device performance and commercial viability remain under development.
perovskite solar cellsphotodetectorslight-emitting devicesoptoelectronic researchphotovoltaic materialshalide semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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