GaCuBr4 is a quaternary halide compound combining gallium, copper, and bromine, belonging to the family of metal halides that exhibit semiconducting or photonic properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaics, or X-ray detection where mixed-metal halide compositions offer tunable electronic properties. The inclusion of copper introduces catalytic or redox-active characteristics that distinguish it from simpler gallium halides, making it relevant to researchers exploring new semiconductor platforms or solid-state materials with enhanced functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1582 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.449 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6886 | eV/atom | — |