Fe₄Bi₄Sb₄S₁₆ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining iron, bismuth, antimony, and sulfur elements. This is an experimental research material belonging to the sulfide-based semiconductor family, studied primarily for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications where the combination of heavy elements and layered sulfide structure may provide favorable phonon scattering and electronic properties. The material represents an emerging class of complex chalcogenides being investigated as alternatives to conventional binary semiconductors for energy conversion and sensing applications, though it has not reached widespread commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3090 | eV/atom | — |