Zn₂GaCuTe₄ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining zinc, gallium, copper, and tellurium elements. This material belongs to the family of tetrahedral semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its bandgap and crystal structure may offer advantages in light emission, detection, or energy conversion. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, related quaternary chalcogenides show promise as alternatives to traditional semiconductors in specialized photodetector arrays, solar cell absorbers, and infrared optics where composition engineering enables tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.604 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5210 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3566 | eV/atom | — |