Cu₆As₂S₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the sulfide mineral family, structurally related to natural enargite and related phases. This material is primarily of research interest for its semiconducting behavior and potential in photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to mainstream semiconductors like silicon or CdTe. The arsenic-sulfur-copper system has attracted attention for optoelectronic device development and as a model compound for understanding ternary semiconductor chemistry, though toxicity concerns and cost typically make alternatives more practical for commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2500 | eV/atom | — |