Mg3CuSn2S8
metal· JVASP-133446· Mg3CuSn2S8
Mg3CuSn2S8 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining magnesium, copper, and tin in a complex crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, representing the broader family of multinary sulfide semiconductors and potentially multifunctional materials. Interest in this composition stems from its potential for photovoltaic, thermoelectric, or optoelectronic applications where the combination of earth-abundant elements (Mg, Cu, Sn) and tunable electronic properties could offer cost and sustainability advantages over conventional semiconductors, though practical engineering applications remain largely exploratory.
photovoltaic researchsemiconductor developmentthermoelectric materialsthin-film optoelectronicssustainable electronicsmaterial science research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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