CaCuS2 is a ternary metal chalcogenide compound combining calcium, copper, and sulfur, representing an emerging material class in solid-state chemistry and materials research. This compound is primarily investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where mixed-metal sulfides offer tunable electronic properties and potential cost advantages over conventional semiconductors. As a research-stage material rather than an established industrial product, CaCuS2 belongs to the family of earth-abundant chalcogenides being explored to replace scarce or toxic elements in energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1267 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1836 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.139 | eV/atom | — |