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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 136.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 108.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8182 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4920 | eV/atom | — |