Dy₆Cu₂Sn₂S₁₄ is a mixed-metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining rare-earth (dysprosium), transition-metal (copper), and main-group (tin, sulfur) elements. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in photovoltaic, thermoelectric, or photocatalytic applications where the layered sulfide structure and band-gap engineering from rare-earth doping could offer advantages over simpler binary or ternary semiconductors. The material family represents an emerging area in solid-state chemistry where complex quaternary sulfides are being explored to achieve tunable electronic properties and improved light absorption or carrier transport compared to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.476 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.558 | eV/atom | — |