Cu₂GeS₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining copper, germanium, and sulfur in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, investigated for its potential in photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric applications, and optoelectronic components due to its tunable bandgap and semiconducting properties. Engineers and materials scientists explore Cu₂GeS₄ as an alternative to conventional semiconductors in niche applications where earth-abundant and less-toxic constituent elements offer advantages over traditional compound semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.968 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.7567 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07830 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2686 | eV/atom | — |