Cu6 P2 Se8

semiconductor

· Cu6 P2 Se8

Cu₆P₂Se₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides, specifically a copper phosphorus selenide. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its semiconducting properties and potential for tunable band gaps. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial applications, compounds in this material class are of significant interest for next-generation thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and other light-responsive devices where alternatives like CdTe or CIGS suffer from toxicity, cost, or scalability constraints.

experimental photovoltaicsthin-film solar cellsphotodetectorsoptoelectronic devicesresearch semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	9,363.1	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,955.6	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00630	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1360	eV/atom	—

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Cu6 P2 Se8

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