SnSb4S7 is a mixed-metal sulfide ceramic compound combining tin and antimony with sulfur, belonging to the family of chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications, where mixed-metal sulfides are explored for their electronic properties and potential in energy conversion devices. Its notable advantages in this context include tunable band gaps and mixed-valency effects that distinguish it from single-metal sulfide alternatives, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further optimization of performance and manufacturability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1646 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6650 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01060 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3643 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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