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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,420.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,595.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1109 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3910 | eV/atom | — |