ZnCu2PbSe4 is a quaternary compound combining zinc, copper, lead, and selenium, belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and intermetallic compounds. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its unique crystal structure and electronic properties are being investigated for potential use in energy conversion devices and photovoltaic systems. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, compounds in this family are notable for their tunable bandgap and potential for improved performance in thermoelectric cooling and mid-infrared sensing compared to simpler binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.049 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.07220 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3234 | eV/atom | — |