MnCu2SnS4
metalMnCu2SnS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides, combining manganese, copper, and tin with sulfur. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where it is being investigated as a potential absorber layer or functional component in thin-film solar cells and light-emitting devices. Its notable appeal lies in the use of earth-abundant elements (particularly avoiding scarce materials like indium or tellurium) and tunable electronic properties, making it attractive for cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductor compounds, though it remains largely in development phases rather than established commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | — | - | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | — | C/m² | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |