O2 Cu1 Ga1
semiconductorCu₂O₁Ga₁ (or similar copper-gallium oxide formulation) is an emerging semiconducting compound combining copper and gallium oxides, representing experimental research into mixed-metal oxide systems for next-generation electronic applications. This material family is investigated primarily for photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices where the band gap engineering from gallium incorporation offers potential advantages over single-metal oxide alternatives; it remains largely in development stages rather than established industrial production. Engineers would consider this material when exploring novel absorber layers, transparent conductors, or wide-bandgap semiconductor platforms where conventional oxide semiconductors (like ZnO or SnO₂) require supplementary doping or lack sufficient tunability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,018.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,396.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.477 | eV/atom | — |