As8 S12

semiconductor

· As8 S12

As8S12 is a binary semiconductor compound composed of arsenic and sulfur, belonging to the family of III-V and chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its bandgap and optical properties make it relevant for infrared detection, nonlinear optics, and specialized photonic devices. Engineers would consider As8S12 when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) prove inadequate for mid-infrared or specialized wavelength regions, though its relative rarity in production and handling challenges with arsenic require careful evaluation against more established alternatives.

infrared optoelectronicsnonlinear optical devicesphotonic researchinfrared detectorsexperimental semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.048	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1430	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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As8 S12

Electrical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

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