AuGaO2S is an experimental ternary ceramic compound containing gold, gallium, oxygen, and sulfur elements, representing a rare mixed-anion ceramic in the oxysulfide family. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, as compounds combining transition metals with both oxygen and sulfide anions can exhibit tunable bandgaps and enhanced light absorption properties. While not yet in established industrial production, materials in this chemical family are being investigated as potential alternatives to conventional semiconductors for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and visible-light photocatalysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.740 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.240 | eV/atom | — |