Cd2InCuSe4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining cadmium, indium, copper, and selenium in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its tunable bandgap and mixed-metal composition offer potential advantages in light absorption and charge transport compared to binary or ternary alternatives. The compound represents an emerging class of materials being explored for thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and other quantum-confined device architectures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1971 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04400 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01820 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4949 | eV/atom | — |