Y₂Cu₂As₄ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of yttrium, copper, and arsenic. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth-based semiconductors and is primarily of research interest rather than established in mainstream commercial applications. The compound is notable within materials science for exploring electronic and thermoelectric properties in rare-earth arsenide systems, with potential relevance to advanced semiconductor research, though it remains largely in the experimental phase with limited industrial deployment compared to more conventional III-V or II-VI semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8440 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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