Cu2 Zn1 Se4 Sn1
semiconductor· Cu2 Zn1 Se4 Sn1
Cu2Zn1Se4Sn1 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the kesterite family, combining copper, zinc, selenium, and tin in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily investigated in photovoltaic research as a potential earth-abundant alternative to conventional thin-film solar cells, offering lower toxicity and improved resource availability compared to CdTe or CIGS technologies. Engineers consider kesterite semiconductors for next-generation solar applications where cost reduction, scalability, and sustainability are critical drivers, though the material remains largely in development phase with ongoing optimization of defect control and carrier transport properties.
thin-film photovoltaicssolar cellsearth-abundant semiconductorsnext-generation PV researchlow-cost solar technologyoptoelectronic devices
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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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