ZnGaCu3Se4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining zinc, gallium, copper, and selenium elements. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its tunable bandgap and semiconductor properties make it a candidate for solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices. While not yet widely commercialized compared to established semiconductors like CdTe or CIGS, materials in this compositional class are explored for next-generation thin-film photovoltaics and as alternatives to cadmium-based systems due to environmental and performance considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2016 | 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) | 0.2034 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2080 | eV/atom | — |