Fe2Cu6SnS8 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining iron, copper, and tin in a mixed-metal sulfide matrix, representing an emerging material class in the family of complex metal chalcogenides. This compound is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and semiconductor applications, where its mixed-metal composition offers potential for tuning electrical and thermal properties beyond traditional binary sulfides. The material's multi-element structure is being investigated for energy conversion devices and solid-state electronics where the interplay between different metal cations in a sulfide lattice can produce favorable transport characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.775 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04400 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3638 | eV/atom | — |