Cu2 Zn1 Ge1 Te4
semiconductor· Cu2 Zn1 Ge1 Te4
Cu₂ZnGeTe₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining copper, zinc, germanium, and tellurium in a structured crystal lattice. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its band gap and phonon properties make it a candidate for energy conversion devices and infrared detectors. The quaternary composition offers tunable electronic properties compared to binary or ternary semiconductors, though it remains less commercially established than simpler alternatives like CdTe or CZTS solar materials.
thermoelectric power generationinfrared photodetectorssolid-state researchwide band gap semiconductorsheat-to-electricity conversionexperimental photovoltaics
Compliance & Regulations
?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 | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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