KY2CuS4 is a copper sulfide compound with a complex ternary or quaternary composition that falls within the metal sulfide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, being investigated for its potential in semiconductor, optoelectronic, and solid-state applications where copper sulfide phases offer tunable electronic properties. Engineers and materials scientists would consider this compound for niche applications in photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric materials, or solid-state chemistry where copper-sulfur stoichiometry provides advantages in band gap engineering or ionic conductivity over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1356 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.009 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.838 | eV/atom | — |