Cd2GaCuS4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound combining cadmium, gallium, copper, and sulfur into a ternary sulfide crystal structure. This is a research-phase material investigated primarily for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly as an absorber layer in thin-film solar cells and as a potential material for nonlinear optical devices. While not yet in widespread industrial production, chalcogenide compounds of this family are valued for their tunable bandgaps and strong light-absorption properties, positioning them as alternatives to conventional silicon or CdTe solar cells in specialized high-efficiency or flexible device contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,832.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,106.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1635 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00800 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5838 | eV/atom | — |