K10 Cu2As4 is a copper-based semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide or pnictide family, synthesized for research into advanced electronic and photonic materials. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this chemical system are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, infrared detectors, and optoelectronic components where the combination of copper and arsenic enables tunable electronic properties. Engineers and materials scientists studying this phase would be evaluating it as a candidate for niche high-performance applications where conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs, or CdTe) face performance or cost limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18.78 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.667 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3653 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4450 | eV/atom | — |