Ga2 Cu2 Cl8

semiconductor

· Ga2 Cu2 Cl8

Ga₂Cu₂Cl₈ is a quaternary halide semiconductor compound combining gallium, copper, and chlorine elements. This material belongs to the family of metal halide semiconductors, which are primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, representing an emerging class of compounds being explored as alternatives to traditional semiconductors. The copper-gallium chloride system offers tunable electronic properties through compositional control, making it relevant to researchers investigating next-generation solar cells, light-emitting devices, and radiation detection systems where layered halide structures can provide enhanced functionality.

experimental photovoltaic researchoptoelectronic devicesradiation detectionhalide perovskite alternativesthin-film semiconductorsmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	19.71	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	9.547	GPa	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	1.884	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9170	eV/atom	—

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Ga2 Cu2 Cl8

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