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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.21 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2430 | eV/atom | — |