Y6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

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

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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.100	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.344	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Y6 Cu2 Ge2 Se14

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