Fe1 Cu2 Se4 Sn1
semiconductor· Fe1 Cu2 Se4 Sn1
Fe₁Cu₂Se₄Sn₁ is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining iron, copper, selenium, and tin in a mixed-metal chalcogenide structure. This material belongs to the family of complex metal selenides under investigation for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, where the multi-element composition offers tunable electronic properties and potential band-gap engineering advantages over binary or ternary alternatives. Research into such quaternary semiconductors is driven by the need for earth-abundant, non-toxic absorber layers and thermoelectric materials with improved performance in thin-film devices and energy conversion systems.
photovoltaic absorber layers (research)thermoelectric power generationthin-film solar cellswaste heat recoverymaterials discovery and band-gap engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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