KSm2CuS4
semiconductor· KSm2CuS4
KSm2CuS4 is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound containing potassium, samarium, and copper, representing a rare-earth-transition-metal chalcogenide in the quaternary sulfide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where rare-earth dopants and mixed-valence copper sulfides offer tunable electronic band structures and light-absorption properties. The compound's significance lies in exploring new chemistries for solid-state devices rather than established high-volume industrial use.
photovoltaic researchoptoelectronic devicessolid-state semiconductorsrare-earth materialsthin-film electronicsmaterials characterization studies
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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