CdCu2SnSe4
semiconductorCdCu2SnSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cadmium, copper, tin, and selenium—a member of the I-II-IV-VI semiconductor family with potential for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; it is investigated for thin-film solar cells and intermediate-band photovoltaic devices due to its tunable bandgap and mixed-valence structure. The copper-tin-selenium framework offers potential advantages over simpler binary or ternary semiconductors in tailoring optical and thermal transport properties for next-generation energy conversion devices, though commercialization remains limited compared to established CdTe or CIGS photovoltaic absorbers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — median of 2 measurements | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | — | - | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |