Y4 Cu4 S8
semiconductor· Y4 Cu4 S8
Y4Cu4S8 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining yttrium, copper, and sulfur elements, likely investigated for its electronic and thermal properties in thin-film or solid-state device applications. This material belongs to the family of metal chalcogenides, which are of considerable research interest for photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic devices where mixed-valence metal coordination can enable tunable band gaps and carrier transport. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this chemical family are explored as potential alternatives to conventional semiconductors where cost reduction, earth-abundance, or unique optical/electrical characteristics are priorities.
experimental semiconductorsthin-film photovoltaicsthermoelectric devicesoptoelectronic researchsolid-state electronicsmaterials research and development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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