La3CuSnS7 is an experimental ternary sulfide compound combining lanthanum, copper, and tin in a sulfide matrix, representing a mixed-metal chalcogenide research material. This compound belongs to the family of multinary sulfides being investigated for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of rare earth (lanthanum) and transition metal (copper) elements in a sulfide host offers potential for tunable electronic and optical properties. Such materials are of research interest for next-generation energy conversion devices, though La3CuSnS7 remains largely in the developmental stage without established commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1755 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 1.685 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.715 | eV/atom | — |