Rb1 Cu4 S3
semiconductor· Rb1 Cu4 S3
Rb1Cu4S3 is a ternary copper sulfide compound combining rubidium, copper, and sulfur in a 1:4:3 stoichiometry, belonging to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides with semiconductor character. This material remains largely in the research phase, with investigation focused on its electronic properties and potential applications in emerging photovoltaic and thermoelectric technologies where copper sulfide semiconductors show promise as alternatives to conventional materials. The inclusion of rubidium as an alkali-metal dopant or structural modifier distinguishes it from simpler binary copper sulfides, offering potential avenues for bandgap tuning and defect management in next-generation energy conversion devices.
experimental photovoltaic absorbersthermoelectric devicescopper sulfide semiconductor researchthin-film solar cellssolid-state electronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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