Si₂Ca₁Cu₂ is an experimental ternary compound combining silicon, calcium, and copper in a semiconductor matrix, likely synthesized for research into novel electronic or photonic materials. This composition bridges metallic (copper), alkaline-earth (calcium), and semiconductor (silicon) chemistries, positioning it primarily in the materials research domain rather than established commercial production. The material's potential lies in exploring new bandgap engineering, thermoelectric, or optoelectronic applications within the broader family of transition-metal silicates and intermetallic semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4080 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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