Cr₄Cu₂Se₈ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining chromium, copper, and selenium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal selenides, which are of primary interest in photovoltaic research and solid-state electronics due to their tunable band gaps and layered crystal structures. While not yet commercialized at production scale, compounds in this class are being investigated for next-generation thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and potential thermoelectric applications where copper and chromium selenides offer advantages in earth-abundance and cost compared to conventional semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4750 | eV/atom | — |