S4 Fe1 Cu2 Sn1
semiconductor· S4 Fe1 Cu2 Sn1
S4Fe1Cu2Sn1 is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining sulfur, iron, copper, and tin in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of multinary chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, where the combination of earth-abundant elements offers potential cost advantages over conventional semiconductors. The material's multi-element composition may enable tunable bandgap and carrier transport properties relevant to thin-film solar cells or solid-state energy conversion devices, though industrial adoption remains limited pending optimization of synthesis routes and device-level performance validation.
thin-film photovoltaicsthermoelectric devicesresearch semiconductorsearth-abundant solar materialsmultinary chalcogenides
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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