Se₄Ag₂In₂ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining silver, indium, and selenium elements, belonging to the family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its layered crystal structure and tunable bandgap characteristics make it potentially valuable for next-generation infrared detectors, thermoelectric devices, and photovoltaic systems. The combination of heavy metal elements (Ag, In) with chalcogens (Se) is characteristic of materials being explored to replace or complement more conventional semiconductors in specialized sensing and energy conversion applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 48.59 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.33 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6772 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3810 | eV/atom | — |