Nd4 Cu4 S8
semiconductor· Nd4 Cu4 S8
Nd₄Cu₄S₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining rare-earth neodymium with copper and sulfur, belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family. This is primarily a research material under investigation for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced photonic materials, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements offers opportunities for tuning electronic and thermal properties. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are of interest to researchers exploring next-generation energy conversion and light-manipulation technologies that require semiconductors with specialized band structures.
Thermoelectric energy conversion (research)Photonic semiconductors (development)Rare-earth compound researchAdvanced materials for electronicsChalcogenide semiconductor systems
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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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