ZnCu2NiS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining zinc, copper, and nickel—a multi-metal chalcogenide that falls within the family of complex metal sulfides. This material is primarily investigated in materials research for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where its mixed-metal composition offers tunable electronic properties distinct from simpler binary or ternary sulfides. Industrial adoption remains limited; the compound is most relevant to researchers exploring next-generation absorber layers, thermoelectric devices, or magnetic materials where the synergistic effects of three transition metals in a sulfide lattice provide advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1593 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06360 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4010 | eV/atom | — |