CuS31 is a copper sulfide compound belonging to the chalcogenide material family, likely representing a specific stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric phase of the Cu-S system. This material composition suggests potential interest in semiconductor or photovoltaic applications, as copper sulfides have been investigated for thin-film solar cells, photocatalysis, and other electronic/optoelectronic functions. Compared to conventional silicon-based or cadmium-based alternatives, copper sulfide compounds offer earth-abundant elemental composition and tunable bandgap properties, though commercial deployment remains limited and most applications remain in research or early development stages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07959 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05430 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01980 | eV/atom | — |