AuInO₂S is a mixed-metal ceramic compound combining gold, indium, oxygen, and sulfur—a quaternary oxide-sulfide that represents an emerging class of multifunctional ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the combination of noble and transition metals can enable tunable band gaps and enhanced light absorption. Its potential advantages include improved photocatalytic efficiency, semiconductor properties suitable for thin-film devices, and possible photovoltaic performance compared to simpler binary or ternary oxides.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00245 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.080 | eV/atom | — |