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.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3390 | eV/atom | — |