GaCuI₄ is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, copper, and iodine, representing a specialized quaternary metal system with potential applications in semiconductor and optoelectronic device research. This material falls within the experimental research domain rather than established commercial use; compounds in this family are investigated for their electronic and thermal properties in solid-state applications where traditional semiconductors or metallic alloys may be insufficient. The specific combination of these elements suggests potential utility in devices requiring controlled electrical conductivity, thermal management, or photonic interactions, though practical deployment remains limited to specialized research and development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 669.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 2,191.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 654.5 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 1,448.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1789 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.517 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 8.069 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 6.089 range 5.401–6.776median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | 0.02039 | C/m² | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2743 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -270.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3928 | eV/atom | — |