Ca₂Fe₄S₈ is a mixed-valence iron sulfide compound with calcium, belonging to the family of thiospinel and related sulfide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and energy storage devices where earth-abundant, non-toxic semiconductors are valued. Engineers and researchers explore such iron-calcium sulfides as alternatives to toxic or scarce semiconductor materials, particularly for optoelectronic and solid-state energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8038 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7460 | eV/atom | — |