Sn4 P4 S12

semiconductor

· Sn4 P4 S12

Sn₄P₄S₁₂ is a tin-based semiconductor compound belonging to the metal phosphide-sulfide family, representing a class of materials engineered for their electronic and photonic properties through combination of main group elements. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential applications in solid-state electronics and energy conversion, where its mixed anion composition offers tunable band gap and transport characteristics compared to binary semiconductors. The material's interest lies in exploring new chemistries for thermoelectric devices, photovoltaics, and optoelectronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach fundamental limits.

experimental semiconductorsthermoelectric materials researchphotovoltaic developmentsolid-state electronicsband gap engineeringmaterials discovery

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	27.50	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	16.96	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.732	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4200	eV/atom	—

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Sn4 P4 S12

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