Mg4Cu4P4 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, belonging to the semiconductor material family. This ternary phosphide is primarily a research compound under investigation for potential electronic and optoelectronic applications, with the magnesium-copper-phosphorus system exploring novel properties that may not exist in binary alternatives. Interest in this material stems from the combination of lightweight magnesium with copper's conductivity and phosphorus's semiconducting behavior, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation energy conversion or photonic devices, though industrial deployment remains limited to specialized research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,279.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,899.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4640 | eV/atom | — |