O8Cu4Dy2 is a rare-earth copper oxide compound that exhibits semiconductor behavior, combining copper and dysprosium (a lanthanide element) in an oxidic matrix. This is primarily a research material rather than a commercial semiconductor, studied for potential applications in advanced electronic materials, magnetic semiconductors, and functional ceramics where the rare-earth dopant can impart unique magnetic or optical properties. The dysprosium content makes it of particular interest in materials science investigations of rare-earth-enhanced semiconducting oxides, though widespread industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,622.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,662.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02770 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.883 | eV/atom | — |