Cu3SbSe4 is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, composed of copper, antimony, and selenium. This material is primarily of research and development interest for thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications, where its narrow bandgap and crystal structure offer potential for energy conversion and heat harvesting. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream commercial products, Cu3SbSe4 and related copper-antimony chalcogenides are being investigated as alternatives to lead-based thermoelectrics and as absorber layers in next-generation solar cells due to their tunable electronic properties and earth-abundant constituent elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2013 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)3 entries | 0.4000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3100 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1762 | eV/atom | — |