Cu₆Se₄ is a mixed-valence copper selenide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices where its semiconducting properties and layered crystal structure could offer advantages in energy conversion or light-emitting applications. The copper selenide family is notable for tunable band gaps and ionic conductivity, making it a candidate for next-generation photovoltaic absorbers and solid-state ionic devices, though most commercial deployment remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 74.90 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.12 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1290 | eV/atom | — |