Tb₄Cu₄S₈ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining terbium, copper, and sulfur elements, representative of rare-earth transition metal chalcogenides. This is a research-stage material investigated for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where the rare-earth component offers unique electronic and magnetic properties. Materials in this family are of interest to the semiconductor research community for exploring novel band structures and phonon interactions that could enable high-performance energy conversion or advanced photonic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,444.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,283 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.263 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.510 | eV/atom | — |