NaBa2Cu3S5

semiconductor

· NaBa2Cu3S5

NaBa2Cu3S5 is a mixed-metal sulfide compound belonging to the family of ternary and quaternary chalcogenides, combining alkali metal (Na), alkaline earth (Ba), and transition metal (Cu) elements with sulfide bonding. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where its layered sulfide structure and tunable band gap make it a candidate for solar absorbers and optoelectronic devices. Compounds in this material family are investigated as potential alternatives to conventional CdTe or CIGS photovoltaics, offering the possibility of earth-abundant elements and improved stability, though commercial maturity remains limited compared to established semiconductor technologies.

Photovoltaic absorber layersThin-film solar cellsOptoelectronic researchChalcogenide semiconductorsNext-generation photovoltaics

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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.4500	eV	—

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NaBa2Cu3S5

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