FeCu2SnSe4 is a quaternary metal chalcogenide compound combining iron, copper, tin, and selenium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal selenides and is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential use in thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character can enable efficient energy conversion. The compound's notable attributes stem from its layered crystal structure and mixed-valence composition, which can produce favorable electronic properties for solid-state energy devices, though industrial adoption remains limited and it is not yet a mainstream engineering material.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 56.14 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.47 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.461 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.661 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 30.07 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2422 | eV/atom | — |