Mg₂Cu₂O₄ is an ternary oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium, copper, and oxygen in a mixed-valence structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in emerging technologies that exploit copper's redox activity and magnesium's abundance. The compound belongs to the family of multivalent oxide semiconductors being investigated for photocatalysis, energy storage, and electronic device applications where its mixed-metal character could offer tunable electronic and optical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 150.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 73.85 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00450 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.830 | eV/atom | — |