CdSnAu2Se4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining cadmium, tin, gold, and selenium—a material class of interest primarily in solid-state physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and intermetallics, studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic systems, and electronic components where the combination of metallic and chalcogenide character may enable useful electronic or thermal transport properties. As a research-phase material, it remains largely experimental; industrial adoption would depend on demonstrating cost-effectiveness and scalability advantages over more conventional semiconductor and thermoelectric alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,936.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3,279.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2493 | 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) | 0.1290 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1812 | eV/atom | — |