VIn₃S₄ is a ternary metal sulfide compound combining vanadium and indium, belonging to the class of transition metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential in thermoelectric applications and energy conversion systems, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting properties offers advantages over conventional single-element or binary compounds. Its notable characteristic is the ability to maintain reasonable electrical conductivity while exhibiting favorable thermal properties, making it of interest as an alternative to lead-containing thermoelectrics in sustainable energy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.200 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.575 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6451 | eV/atom | — |