Ni₄Sb₄Se₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining nickel, antimony, and selenium in a 1:1:1 ratio. This material belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of these elements can yield tunable band gaps and carrier transport properties. Engineers and materials researchers explore such compounds when seeking alternatives to conventional semiconductors with improved efficiency in energy conversion or specialized optical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,898.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,799.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3040 | eV/atom | — |