Co4 As4 S4
semiconductor· Co4 As4 S4
Co₄As₄S₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cobalt, arsenic, and sulfur in a layered or complex crystal structure. This is an experimental research material rather than a commercially established engineering material, belonging to the broader family of ternary and quaternary chalcogenides being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Interest in this compound stems from its potential as an alternative semiconductor for light-emission, photodetection, or energy conversion devices where traditional materials face limitations in cost, toxicity, or band gap tunability.
experimental semiconductorsphotovoltaic researchphotodetectorsoptoelectronic devicesthin-film applicationsband gap engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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