Cu6 As2 S8
semiconductor· Cu6 As2 S8
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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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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