Cu4Ag4S4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, silver, and sulfur in a stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic systems, and solid-state electronics where the combination of two coinage metals with sulfur offers tunable electronic and thermal properties. The dual-metal composition distinguishes it from single-metal sulfide semiconductors, potentially enabling enhanced performance through synergistic alloying effects, though industrial adoption remains limited and practical applications are still under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 50.62 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.49 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6613 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1370 | eV/atom | — |