ZnCu2TeSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound combining zinc, copper, tellurium, and selenium—a material class typically investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its tunable bandgap and semiconductor properties. This compound exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established industrial production; it belongs to the family of copper-based chalcogenides (similar to CZTS and related absorber materials) and is notable for potential cost advantages and earth-abundance compared to conventional semiconductor alternatives like CdTe or CIGS. Engineers evaluating this material would consider it for emerging thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, or solid-state device research where composition flexibility and reduced toxicity are design priorities.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.363 | 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) | 0.09740 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1588 | eV/atom | — |