Ca₆Sn₄S₁₄ is a mixed-cation sulfide semiconductor compound containing calcium, tin, and sulfur. This material belongs to the broader family of metal sulfides and represents a research-phase compound being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where wide bandgap semiconductors are desired. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are of interest as potential alternatives to conventional semiconductors due to their tunable electronic properties and earth-abundant elemental constituents.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2774 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.345 | eV/atom | — |