Ga₃Cu is an intermetallic compound combining gallium and copper in a 3:1 ratio. This material belongs to the family of gallium-based intermetallics, which are primarily explored in research contexts for their potential in optoelectronic and semiconductor applications where gallium compounds offer direct bandgap properties. Ga₃Cu and similar gallium intermetallics are investigated for integrated circuit components, photonic devices, and potentially high-temperature structural applications, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established GaAs or GaN semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.820 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.070 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1391 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09679 | eV/atom | — |