FeAg2SnS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound containing iron, silver, tin, and sulfur—a member of the metal sulfide family with potential semiconductor or optoelectronic properties. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds in this compositional space are investigated for photovoltaic applications, solid-state electronics, and thermoelectric devices due to their tunable electronic structure. The material's notable stiffness relative to its density and complex elastic behavior make it of interest to researchers exploring alternative semiconductors beyond conventional silicon or chalcogenide glasses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 56.17 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5.660 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.685 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.980 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 20.17 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1279 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2789 | eV/atom | — |