Cu6GeWS8

metal

· JVASP-96802· Cu6GeWS8

Cu6GeWS8 is a quaternary compound combining copper, germanium, tungsten, and sulfur, belonging to the family of mixed-metal sulfides. This material is primarily of research interest as an emerging compound semiconductor or photovoltaic absorber, with potential applications in next-generation solar cells and optoelectronic devices where its unique electronic structure and light-absorption properties may offer alternatives to conventional single-junction photovoltaic materials.

experimental photovoltaicscompound semiconductorssolar absorber layersoptoelectronic researchthin-film device applicationsmaterials discovery

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1744	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.5660	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.00560	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4398	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Cu6GeWS8

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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