CuSnSe2

metal
· JVASP-155389· CuSnSe2

CuSnSe2 is a ternary copper-tin-selenide compound belonging to the chalcogenide family of semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in photovoltaic and thermoelectric research applications, where its semiconductor properties and earth-abundant elemental composition make it a candidate for next-generation solar cells and waste-heat energy conversion devices. CuSnSe2 offers potential advantages over cadmium telluride and other toxic alternatives due to its use of non-toxic, relatively abundant elements, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than established high-volume production.

photovoltaic solar cellsthermoelectric devicessemiconductor researchthin-film absorbersrenewable energy conversion

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
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Density(ρ)
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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Export Control

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