Fe4 As4 S4
semiconductor· Fe4 As4 S4
Fe₄As₄S₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining iron, arsenic, and sulfur in a layered crystalline structure, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenide semiconductors. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase, studied for its electronic and optical properties as a potential candidate for photovoltaic applications, thermoelectric devices, and optoelectronic components where earth-abundant alternatives to conventional semiconductors are sought. Its mixed-metal composition offers tunable band gap and crystal structure characteristics compared to binary or ternary semiconductors, making it of interest in materials science for exploring new semiconductor chemistries.
experimental photovoltaic materialsthermoelectric researchoptoelectronic deviceslayered semiconductor structuresearth-abundant semiconductor alternativesmaterials research and development
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?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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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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