Tb4Cu4Se8 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining terbium, copper, and selenium elements in a layered or complex crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, belonging to the broader family of transition metal selenides that are investigated for thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and photovoltaic applications. Its appeal lies in combining rare-earth (terbium) and transition metal (copper) chemistry to potentially achieve tunable electronic band structure and enhanced coupling between electrical and thermal properties compared to binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9063 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.275 | eV/atom | — |