Cu8Se4 is a copper selenide compound semiconductor, representing a mixed-valence copper chalcogenide material with potential applications in solid-state electronics and photovoltaics. This is primarily a research and development material rather than an established commercial product; copper selenides are studied for their semiconductor properties, variable bandgap characteristics, and potential in next-generation thin-film devices. Engineers and researchers investigate Cu8Se4 and related copper selenide phases for their tunable electronic properties and cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductors, though scalable manufacturing routes and long-term stability remain active development areas.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 78.63 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01030 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05500 | eV/atom | — |