Cu3SbS4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound composed of copper, antimony, and sulfur, belonging to the class of sulfide-based semiconductors with potential for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is investigated as a candidate for photovoltaic absorber layers, thin-film solar cells, and thermoelectric devices due to its tunable bandgap and earth-abundant elemental composition. Engineers consider Cu3SbS4 as a promising alternative to lead-based perovskites and other toxic semiconductor systems, particularly for cost-effective, scalable energy conversion technologies in emerging markets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 68.93 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.74 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.563 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.7500 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 47.82 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2852 | eV/atom | — |