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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,550.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,566.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3870 | eV/atom | — |