Nb1 Cu3 S4
semiconductor· Nb1 Cu3 S4
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.
experimental semiconductor researchthermoelectric device developmentphotovoltaic absorber layersenergy storage electrodescatalytic materials researchthin-film optoelectronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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