Cu₂Bi₂P₄Se₁₂ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining copper, bismuth, phosphorus, and selenium elements. This is a research-phase material belonging to the broader family of complex metal chalcogenides, which are of interest for thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications due to their tunable band gaps and potential for low thermal conductivity. The compound has not achieved widespread commercial adoption but represents an active area of solid-state chemistry research for next-generation energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32.36 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.47 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1617 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1450 | eV/atom | — |