MnCu2SnSe4 is a quaternary metal chalcogenide compound combining manganese, copper, tin, and selenium—a member of the metal selenide family that exhibits semiconducting and thermoelectric properties. This material is primarily of research interest for emerging applications in thermoelectric energy conversion and optoelectronic devices, where its layered crystal structure and tunable band gap make it a candidate for solid-state cooling, waste heat recovery, and potentially photovoltaic applications. Engineers and materials scientists select compounds in this family when seeking alternatives to lead-based thermoelectrics or exploring cost-effective semiconductors with improved thermal management characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,591.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,843.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1923 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.636 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 24.74 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05250 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2982 | eV/atom | — |