Cu3SnSe4
metal· JVASP-155398· Cu3SnSe4
Cu3SnSe4 is a ternary compound semiconductor composed of copper, tin, and selenium, belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors with potential applications in photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy conversion. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for thin-film solar cells and thermoelectric devices, where its tunable bandgap and layered crystal structure offer advantages over conventional single-element semiconductors. Engineers consider Cu3SnSe4 as an alternative to lead-based or CdTe-based absorber materials due to its use of earth-abundant elements and lower toxicity, though it remains largely in the development phase rather than established industrial production.
thin-film photovoltaic absorbersthermoelectric power generationsolid-state energy conversionresearch semiconductorssustainable solar technologychalcogenide optoelectronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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