Cu8 Cl8

semiconductor

· Cu8 Cl8

Cu8Cl8 is a copper-chlorine coordination compound classified as a semiconductor, likely representing a discrete or polymeric cluster structure with potential applications in materials research. This compound belongs to the family of metal-halide semiconductors, which are of significant research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to their tunable band gaps and structural flexibility. While not yet established as a production material, Cu8Cl8 and related copper halide systems are being investigated for next-generation light-emitting devices, photocatalysts, and solid-state electronics where earth-abundant, non-toxic alternatives to conventional semiconductors are desired.

experimental optoelectronicsphotocatalysis researchlight-emitting devicessolid-state semiconductorsmaterials discoverycopper halide compounds

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	60.57	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	18.10	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.4332	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4230	eV/atom	—

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Cu8 Cl8

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