ZnCu2SiS4 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining zinc, copper, and silicon in a sulfide matrix, representing an emerging material in the semiconductor and functional materials research space. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material family is of interest for photovoltaic applications, thermoelectric devices, and semiconductor research due to the electronic properties enabled by its mixed-metal sulfide structure. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a research-stage compound; its potential lies in applications where tunable band gap, non-toxic composition, and earth-abundant elements offer advantages over conventional semiconductors like CdTe or CIGS in next-generation solar and energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 78.06 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.11 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.956 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.272 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6148 | eV/atom | — |