Cu2SnPbSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound—a dense metallic selenide combining copper, tin, lead, and selenium. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of heavy elements and mixed-valence chemistry can enable unusual transport properties. The material belongs to a family of complex sulfides and selenides being investigated as alternatives to conventional thermoelectrics for waste-heat recovery and as potential absorbers in photovoltaic or infrared-sensitive devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,798.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3,496.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2222 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6720 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1038 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2787 | eV/atom | — |