Rb2VCuS4 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound containing rubidium, vanadium, copper, and sulfur. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, representing an emerging class of mixed-metal sulfides designed to optimize band gap and carrier transport properties. Interest in this compound stems from the varied electronic contributions of its constituent elements and the potential for tunable optoelectronic performance in thin-film or bulk semiconductor devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.272 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.850 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.297 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -350.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.151 | eV/atom | — |