MnCu2GeSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound combining manganese, copper, germanium, and selenium—a material class of significant interest in solid-state physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of semiconductor and thermoelectric materials, where mixed-metal chalcogenides are explored for their electronic, optical, and thermal transport properties. The material is primarily investigated in academic and research settings for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion, optoelectronics, and other advanced functional materials where the interplay of multiple metal cations can be engineered to optimize performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,199 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,996.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1883 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1200 range 0.000–0.2400median of 2 measurements | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.617 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2764 | eV/atom | — |