CuFe3SSe3
CuFe3SSe3 is a chemical compound with the formula CuFe3SSe3, comprising copper, iron, sulfur, and selenium. It belongs to the broader class of copper–iron chalcogenides, a family of mixed anion materials in which transition-metal centers interact with sulfide and selenide ions. The precise crystal structure of CuFe3SSe3 can depend on synthesis and stoichiometry, and related compounds in this family display a range of frameworks, including layered and three-dimensional chalcogenide networks. Such structural diversity influences electronic and magnetic properties, making these materials of interest for fundamental studies and potential applications.
Synthesis is typically achieved by high-temperature solid-state reactions using elemental Cu, Fe, S, and Se in
Characterization generally includes X-ray diffraction to determine phase composition and structure, electron microscopy for morphology, and