Cu4 Ge2 Se8 Sr2
semiconductor· Cu4 Ge2 Se8 Sr2
Cu₄Ge₂Se₈Sr₂ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, germanium, selenium, and strontium elements. This is a research-stage material studied for potential applications in thermoelectric conversion and solid-state electronics, where the mixed-metal composition offers opportunities to engineer band gaps and thermal transport properties beyond what binary or ternary semiconductors provide. The material belongs to the family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors, which are of interest for energy harvesting and photovoltaic applications where tunable electronic and thermal properties are advantageous.
Thermoelectric energy conversionPhotovoltaic researchSolid-state electronicsThermal management devicesExperimental semiconductor devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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