Rb₂NbCuSe₄ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining rubidium, niobium, copper, and selenium elements. This is a research-stage material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, belonging to the broader family of multinary semiconductors that can exhibit tunable bandgaps and favorable charge transport properties. The material's structural complexity and composition make it of interest for exploring new semiconducting phases, though industrial adoption remains in early stages compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1569 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)3 entries | 2.190 | eV | Measured | ||
| ↳ | 1.706 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 1.804 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries | 6.489 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 5.976 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000931 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00137 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -328.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 332.5 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 27.29 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.003 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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