As16S16 is an arsenic-sulfur compound semiconductor, likely a stoichiometric or near-stoichiometric phase in the As-S binary system. This material belongs to the chalcogenide semiconductor family and appears primarily in research and specialized optoelectronic contexts rather than mainstream commercial production. The As-S system is notable for its glass-forming ability and sensitivity to light (photodarkening), making it relevant for infrared photonics and potential phase-change memory applications where traditional semiconductors are impractical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.501 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1540 | eV/atom | — |