MnCu₂SiSe₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining manganese, copper, silicon, and selenium elements, belonging to the family of I-II-IV-VI semiconductors. This is a research-stage material primarily of interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of elements offers potential for tunable electronic and thermal properties. The material represents an emerging class of multinary semiconductors being investigated for energy conversion devices and photovoltaic systems where conventional binary or ternary compounds have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1792 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3420 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.984 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00420 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3160 | eV/atom | — |