AuNbO₂S is a ternary semiconductor compound combining gold, niobium, oxygen, and sulfur—a rare composition that places it in the category of mixed-metal oxysulfide semiconductors. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for photocatalysis and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of noble metal (Au) and transition metal (Nb) sites offers potential for enhanced light absorption and charge carrier management. It represents an emerging class of materials designed to overcome limitations of conventional binary semiconductors in energy conversion and environmental remediation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000666 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5600 | eV/atom | — |