Se8 Cu4 Zn2 Sn2
semiconductor· Se8 Cu4 Zn2 Sn2
Se8Cu4Zn2Sn2 is a multi-component semiconductor compound combining selenium with copper, zinc, and tin—a composition that blends properties from chalcogenide and metallic systems. This appears to be a research or specialized material rather than a commercially established alloy, likely explored for applications where tunable electronic properties, moderate mechanical strength, and thermal stability are desirable. The copper-zinc-tin backbone (similar to kesterite photovoltaic materials) combined with selenium suggests potential interest in photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric converters, or other optoelectronic applications where mixed-valence semiconductors offer advantages over single-phase alternatives.
photovoltaic cells and thin-film solarthermoelectric power conversionsemiconductor research devicesoptoelectronic sensingmaterials for next-generation energy harvesting
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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