Sc₂Ag₂P₄Se₁₂ is a mixed-metal chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining scandium, silver, phosphorus, and selenium. This is a research-phase material within the quaternary chalcogenide family, studied for its potential in thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications where the combination of metal cations and chalcogen anions can produce favorable electronic and thermal transport properties. While not yet in mainstream commercial production, compounds in this structural class are of interest to materials researchers developing next-generation energy conversion devices that require controlled band gaps and low thermal conductivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,557.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,206.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.481 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5200 | eV/atom | — |