Y2 Cu4 O8
semiconductor· Y2 Cu4 O8
Y₂Cu₄O₈ is a copper-yttrium oxide compound belonging to the family of high-temperature superconductors and ceramic oxides, specifically related to yttrium-based cuprate systems. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in superconductivity and electronic ceramics, where the copper-oxygen layers and yttrium dopants create the electronic structures needed for low-temperature charge transport. While not yet commercially dominant like YBCO (Y₁Ba₂Cu₃O₇), materials in this compositional family are notable for their potential in fundamental studies of cuprate physics and as precursors or alternative architectures for advanced electronic applications.
superconductivity researchhigh-temperature ceramic oxideselectronic materials developmentsolid-state physics studiescopper-based compound semiconductorsmaterials characterization experiments
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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