Tb6 Cu2 Si2 S14
semiconductor· Tb6 Cu2 Si2 S14
Tb₆Cu₂Si₂S₁₄ is a rare-earth transition-metal chalcogenide compound, combining terbium (a lanthanide) with copper, silicon, and sulfur in a mixed-valence framework. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential semiconducting and photonic properties rather than established industrial production. The material family is of interest in photovoltaic research, solid-state chemistry, and potential next-generation semiconductor applications where rare-earth chalcogenides offer tunable electronic structures and optical responses distinct from conventional group IV or III-V semiconductors.
experimental photovoltaic absorbersrare-earth semiconductor researchthin-film optoelectronics developmentmaterials science characterizationnext-generation solar cell candidatessolid-state chemistry exploration
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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