In₁₀CuAgS₁₆ is an intermetallic compound combining indium, copper, silver, and sulfur, belonging to the family of complex metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and semiconductor applications, where its layered crystal structure and mixed-metal composition offer potential for tuning electrical and thermal transport properties. Engineers might consider this compound for next-generation thermoelectric devices or specialized semiconductor applications where the combination of multiple metallic elements provides advantages in phonon scattering or charge carrier control compared to simpler binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1703 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5927 | eV/atom | — |