Al8Bi4S16 is a ternary semiconductor compound combining aluminum, bismuth, and sulfur, representing an emerging material in the broader family of metal chalcogenides. This composition is primarily of research interest for its potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties, as bismuth-containing semiconductors are being explored as alternatives to conventional materials for light absorption and charge transport applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,057.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,244.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.642 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.013 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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