Zn2GaCuSe4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining zinc, gallium, copper, and selenium elements, belonging to the family of I-III-VI2 semiconductors (also known as chalcopyrite-type semiconductors). This is primarily a research and development material being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and tunable electronic properties offer potential advantages over binary and ternary semiconductor alternatives. The material's multi-element composition enables engineering of band structure and carrier dynamics, making it relevant for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and possibly nonlinear optical devices where conventional semiconductors reach performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1892 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3820 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6073 | eV/atom | — |