Cl8Cu2Ga2

Cl8Cu2Ga2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing copper, gallium, and chlorine.

ClCuGa
Crystal structure of Cl8Cu2Ga2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl8Cu2Ga2

Cl8Cu2Ga2 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of chlorine, copper, and gallium. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it an interesting candidate for electronic and optoelectronic research. With multiple reported structures across major databases, it is a well-documented subject for those investigating complex halide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl8Cu2Ga2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl8Cu2Ga2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl8Cu2Ga2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl8Cu2Ga2?

Cl8Cu2Ga2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing copper, gallium, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl8Cu2Ga2 used for?
Cl8Cu2Ga2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Cl8Cu2Ga2?
Cl8Cu2Ga2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.82 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl8Cu2Ga2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.82 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl8Cu2Ga2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl8Cu2Ga2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl8Cu2Ga2 are known?
4 structures of Cl8Cu2Ga2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl8Cu2Ga2 contain?
Cl8Cu2Ga2 contains Cl, Cu, and Ga (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl8Cu2Ga2 come from?
Cl8Cu2Ga2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide-based semiconductor, Cl8Cu2Ga2 serves as a specialized entry within the broader landscape of copper-gallium-chlorine compounds, providing a stable structural archetype for exploring the interplay between its constituent elements.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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