Al4InCuS8 is a quaternary metal sulfide compound combining aluminum, indium, copper, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of semiconductor and photoelectric compounds, which are primarily explored in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications rather than established industrial production. Its mixed-metal sulfide composition positions it as a candidate material for thin-film solar cells, light-emitting devices, or photocatalytic applications, though it remains largely in the experimental phase and is not yet a standard engineering material in high-volume manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1237 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.037 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 1.286 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries | 7.603 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 6.136 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 33.25 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03060 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.018 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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