Cu4 As4 Pb4 S12
semiconductor· Cu4 As4 Pb4 S12
Cu₄As₄Pb₄S₁₂ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining copper, arsenic, lead, and sulfur in a 1:1:1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of complex metal sulfides and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and solid-state electronics where its band gap and carrier transport properties could offer advantages over simpler binary or ternary semiconductors, though practical engineering use remains limited pending optimization of synthesis methods and device integration.
thermoelectric energy harvestingexperimental photovoltaicssolid-state device researchmaterials science investigationlow-temperature electronics
Compliance & Regulations
?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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