Cu4As16S12Cl4 is an arsenic-sulfur-chloride semiconductor compound containing copper, representing a complex mixed-halide chalcogenide phase. This is a research-level material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science rather than established industrial production, belonging to the broader family of quaternary semiconductors that combine transition metals with chalcogens and halogens. The material's potential lies in specialized optoelectronic, photovoltaic, or ion-conductive applications where the specific arrangement of arsenic, sulfur, and chlorine creates unique bandgap or transport properties, though practical engineering applications remain experimental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.422 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2370 | eV/atom | — |