CuGaTe2

semiconductor

· CuGaTe2

CuGaTe2 is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound composed of copper, gallium, and tellurium. This material belongs to the family of I–III–VI semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and crystal structure make it a candidate for light emission, detection, and energy conversion devices. While not yet widely commercialized like binary semiconductors (GaAs, CdTe), CuGaTe2 represents an emerging class of materials being investigated for next-generation solar cells, infrared detectors, and nonlinear optical devices.

photovoltaic researchinfrared detectorsoptoelectronic devicesnonlinear opticswide-bandgap semiconductorsemerging solar technologies

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.000	eV	—

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CuGaTe2

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