In5 Cu1 S8
semiconductor· In5 Cu1 S8
In₅Cu₁S₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the sulfide family, combining indium, copper, and sulfur in a mixed-valence structure. This material is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, where its tunable bandgap and potential for earth-abundant alternatives to conventional semiconductors make it an emerging candidate. Compared to widely-used cadmium-based or lead-based semiconductors, copper-indium sulfides offer lower toxicity and access to more abundant elements, though In₅Cu₁S₈ remains largely in experimental development stages for practical device integration.
thin-film photovoltaicssolar cells (research)optoelectronic devicesphotodetectorsbandgap engineeringsemiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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