Na2Zr1Cu2S4 is an experimental quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining sodium, zirconium, and copper in a sulfide matrix. This material belongs to the family of transition metal sulfides, which are under active research for photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and ionic conductor applications due to their tunable bandgaps and mixed-valence chemistry. While not yet commercialized at scale, such copper-zirconium sulfides are investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors for energy conversion and solid-state battery electrolytes, where their combined chemical constituents offer potential advantages in stability, cost, and ion transport compared to oxide-based or purely organic counterparts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,833.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,841.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.146 | eV/atom | — |