SrCu2GeS4

metal
· JVASP-107148· SrCu2GeS4

SrCu2GeS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining strontium, copper, germanium, and sulfur—a research-phase material belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides rather than a conventional engineering alloy. This compound is primarily investigated for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its unique crystal structure and electronic properties may offer advantages in energy conversion or photovoltaic devices; however, it remains in experimental development and is not yet widely adopted in mainstream industrial production.

Thermoelectric devicesPhotovoltaic researchOptoelectronic semiconductorsMaterials science researchEnergy conversionSolid-state physics applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.1520
lb/in³
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.7100
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-176.5
µV/K
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.01820
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.8649
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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