Nb₁Cu₃S₄ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining niobium, copper, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the broader family of metal sulfides and chalcogenides, which are primarily investigated for optoelectronic, thermoelectric, and energy storage applications rather than established commercial use. As a research-phase compound, Nb₁Cu₃S₄ is of interest to materials scientists exploring novel semiconductors with tunable band gaps and mixed-valency chemistry that could enable next-generation devices, though it remains largely confined to academic investigation rather than mainstream industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.47 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.640 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6350 | eV/atom | — |