MnCdCu₂S₄ is a quaternary sulfide compound combining manganese, cadmium, copper, and sulfur elements, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in semiconductor and optoelectronic devices where mixed-metal sulfides offer tunable electronic and photonic properties. The compound's mixed-metal composition makes it notable for investigating how multiple transition metals interact in sulfide lattices, which could enable new functionality in photocatalysis, thin-film electronics, or energy conversion devices compared to binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1610 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.001 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00680 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4621 | eV/atom | — |