Sr2Cu4Sb4 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of strontium, copper, and antimony, belonging to the family of ternary metal pnictides. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its electronic structure and thermal properties are being investigated for potential energy conversion and solid-state device applications. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this material family are notable for combining mixed-valence metal sites that can enable tunable carrier concentrations and band structures, making them candidates for next-generation semiconductors where conventional binary semiconductors face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4590 | eV/atom | — |