FeCu2SnS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining iron, copper, and tin—a composition family relevant to semiconductor and photovoltaic research rather than conventional structural alloys. This material is investigated primarily in academic and emerging technology contexts for its potential as a light-absorbing layer or alternative absorber in thin-film solar cells, leveraging the optical and electronic properties of mixed-metal sulfides. Engineers consider such compounds when exploring cost-effective, earth-abundant alternatives to conventional silicon or cadmium-based photovoltaic systems, though the material remains in development phase with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 68.53 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.24 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.442 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.874 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 13.68 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07560 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3860 | eV/atom | — |