CuGeI3 is a copper-germanium-iodide compound that belongs to the class of mixed-metal halides, a family of materials attracting research interest for optoelectronic and solid-state applications. While primarily in the research phase rather than established industrial production, compounds in this material family are investigated for potential use in photovoltaics, radiation detection, and semiconductor devices due to their tunable bandgap and halide framework properties. Engineers considering this material should treat it as an experimental compound; its performance, manufacturability, and long-term stability in real-world environments remain subjects of ongoing investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1831 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.214 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08460 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2058 | eV/atom | — |