Au6S2 is a gold sulfide semiconductor compound combining gold and sulfur in a 6:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential semiconducting properties, belonging to the broader class of metal chalcogenide semiconductors that show promise in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Gold sulfides remain largely experimental, with limited commercial deployment, but represent an emerging materials family for specialized electronic and sensing devices where the unique properties of gold-sulfur interactions could offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3040 | eV/atom | — |