S4Cu2In2 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining sulfur, copper, and indium elements, likely a sulfide-based material in the ternary or quaternary chalcogenide family. This is a research-phase compound rather than a commercial semiconductor; materials in this compositional space are explored for photovoltaic absorber layers, solid-state battery electrolytes, and thermoelectric applications where the combination of earth-abundant copper and indium with sulfur offers potential cost advantages and tunable electronic properties compared to conventional silicon or CdTe systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,690.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,809.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7214 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5420 | eV/atom | — |