Ga2CuAgS4
metal· JVASP-109746· Ga2CuAgS4
Ga₂CuAgS₄ is a quaternary semiconducting compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining gallium, copper, silver, and sulfur elements. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and light-absorption characteristics position it as a candidate for thin-film solar cells and photodetectors. While not yet commercially widespread, quaternary sulfides like this offer tunable electronic properties and potential cost advantages over conventional binary/ternary semiconductors, making them attractive for next-generation energy conversion and sensing devices where band structure engineering is critical.
thin-film photovoltaicsphotodetectors and sensorsoptoelectronic researchsolar cell developmentlight-emitting devicessemiconductor band engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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