Fe2 Cu2 S4
semiconductor· Fe2 Cu2 S4
Fe₂Cu₂S₄ is a mixed-metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining iron and copper in a 1:1 ratio with sulfur, belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, where its direct bandgap and mixed-valence structure offer potential advantages over single-metal sulfides in energy conversion efficiency and cost. The Fe–Cu–S system is investigated as an alternative to toxic or scarce-element semiconductors, making it relevant for sustainable electronics and emerging thin-film solar cell architectures.
thin-film photovoltaicsthermoelectric generatorssemiconductor researchlight-harvesting devicessustainable electronicschalcogenide optoelectronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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