Zn2Cu10Sb4S13 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining zinc, copper, antimony, and sulfur—a member of the tetrahedrally-bonded sulfide family with potential thermoelectric or semiconducting functionality. This is primarily a research material explored in solid-state chemistry and materials physics for its electronic and phononic properties; it is not currently in established industrial production. The compound's multi-element composition makes it a candidate for thermoelectric energy conversion or selective optical/electronic applications where the mixed-metal sulfide lattice can be engineered to reduce thermal conductivity while maintaining charge transport.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.871 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4660 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03690 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3249 | eV/atom | — |