Cu2NiSn3S8 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining copper, nickel, and tin in a sulfide matrix—a material class relevant to semiconductor and energy conversion research rather than structural engineering. This composition falls within the family of metal sulfides being investigated for thermoelectric applications, photovoltaic absorbers, and solid-state battery materials, where mixed-metal sulfides offer tunable electronic properties and potential cost advantages over binary alternatives. Engineers would consider this material primarily in exploratory energy or electronics projects where its specific electronic structure and thermal transport characteristics align with functional performance needs, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further optimization of synthesis and scaling.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.737 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.694 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01580 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4208 | eV/atom | — |