CuSe

metal

· CuSe

CuSe is a copper selenide compound that exhibits semiconductor and metallic properties depending on its crystal phase and stoichiometry. It is primarily investigated in research and emerging technology contexts rather than as a conventional engineering material, with applications centered on photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric energy conversion, and optoelectronic components. Engineers considering CuSe typically evaluate it for niche applications requiring copper's thermal/electrical conductivity combined with selenium's semiconductor characteristics, though material availability, phase stability, and processing complexity limit its adoption compared to established alternatives like copper alloys or silicon-based semiconductors.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries	65.36	GPa	—
↳	36.10	GPa	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3400	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries	14.06	GPa	—
↳	14.44	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.060	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	15.50	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.05330	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-0.2166	eV/atom	—
↳	-0.08099	eV/atom	—

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CuSe

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