Y6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14
semiconductor· Y6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14
Y6Cu2Ge2Se14 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining yttrium, copper, germanium, and selenium elements, belonging to the broader family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its layered structure and mixed-valence composition may enable tailored band gaps and phonon scattering for improved energy conversion efficiency. Engineers and materials researchers would consider this compound when optimizing mid-range thermoelectric devices or exploring new absorber materials for solid-state applications where conventional binary or ternary semiconductors fall short in performance.
thermoelectric energy conversionresearch semiconductorsoptoelectronic devicessolid-state cooling/power generationchalcogenide materials developmentband-gap engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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