Tm₁Cu₁Se₂ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining thulium, copper, and selenium. This is a research-phase material within the family of metal chalcogenides, which are of interest for their tunable electronic and optical properties. Chalcogenide semiconductors like this composition are explored primarily in photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric energy conversion, and infrared optics, where the combination of constituent elements can enable bandgap engineering and improved charge carrier mobility compared to binary semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,848.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,243.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.274 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.242 | eV/atom | — |