Ga₂CuAgSe₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the family of chalcogenides, combining gallium, copper, silver, and selenium in a structured crystal lattice. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of elements enables tunable bandgap properties and potential high absorption coefficients. Its use remains largely confined to laboratory development and specialized applications in thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and nonlinear optical devices, where engineers investigate alternatives to conventional cadmium-based or lead-based semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.418 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02200 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4561 | eV/atom | — |