CuSbS2 is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining copper, antimony, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of I-V-VI semiconductors and is primarily explored in photovoltaic and thermoelectric research applications, where its direct bandgap and favorable electronic properties offer potential for thin-film solar cells and energy conversion devices. While not yet widely commercialized compared to mainstream semiconductors, CuSbS2 is notable for its earth-abundant constituent elements and compatibility with low-temperature solution-based manufacturing processes, making it an attractive candidate for cost-effective and scalable alternative energy technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,497 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,882.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1758 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.380 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.8290 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -309 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3173 | eV/atom | — |