Rb2NbCuS4 is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining rubidium, niobium, copper, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal sulfides and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where layered or complex crystal structures can enable tunable bandgaps and enhanced light-matter interactions. Engineers considering this compound should note it represents an experimental material class rather than an established commercial product; its potential relevance lies in next-generation photovoltaic devices, nonlinear optical components, or solid-state electronics where unconventional metal combinations offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1229 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.640 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.018 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -328.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.176 | eV/atom | — |