Cu4 Se8 Sn2 Ba2
semiconductor· Cu4 Se8 Sn2 Ba2
Cu₄Se₈Sn₂Ba₂ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining copper, selenium, tin, and barium elements. This is primarily a research material explored for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, rather than an established industrial semiconductor; compounds in this family are investigated for their potential to achieve high figure-of-merit values through complex crystal structures and phonon-scattering mechanisms. Engineers considering this material would be evaluating it for next-generation energy conversion or solid-state electronic devices where conventional semiconductors present thermal or performance limitations.
thermoelectric generatorswaste heat recoverysolid-state cooling devicesoptoelectronic researchexperimental semiconductor devicesmaterials research and development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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