Er₆Cu₂Si₂S₁₄ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining erbium, copper, silicon, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the rare-earth transition-metal sulfide family, which is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties. Compounds in this material class are of interest for infrared photonics, solid-state lighting applications, and next-generation semiconductor devices, though Er₆Cu₂Si₂S₁₄ specifically remains in early research stages with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.978 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.646 | eV/atom | — |