Dy₂Cu₂As₄ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), copper, and arsenic in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than established industrial production. The compound belongs to a family of rare-earth pnictide semiconductors of interest for thermoelectric energy conversion, quantum materials research, and potential magnetoelectronic device applications where the combination of rare-earth magnetism and semiconductor behavior offers functionality unavailable in conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00910 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8260 | eV/atom | — |