CrCuS2 is a ternary chalcogenide compound combining chromium, copper, and sulfur—a mixed-metal sulfide that falls outside conventional alloy classifications. This material is primarily of research interest for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where its layered crystal structure and electronic properties are being investigated as a potential absorber material for thin-film solar cells and photoelectrochemical devices. Engineers would consider CrCuS2 for next-generation energy conversion systems where earth-abundant alternatives to cadmium telluride or copper indium gallium selenide are needed, though commercial deployment remains limited and material availability is restricted to specialized suppliers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 13,666.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 13,127.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 5,949 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 4,648.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1641 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3700 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.995 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -257 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000100 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5781 | eV/atom | — |