Ba₂S₆ is an experimental binary sulfide semiconductor compound belonging to the barium sulfide family, synthesized primarily in laboratory research settings. While not yet commercialized at scale, materials in this chemical class are investigated for potential applications in solid-state physics, photocatalysis, and optoelectronic devices due to their tunable electronic properties and thermal stability. Barium-based sulfides remain largely in the research phase compared to more established semiconductors like gallium arsenide or silicon carbide, making them of primary interest to materials researchers exploring novel bandgap engineering and quantum applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,836.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,682.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.462 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.229 | eV/atom | — |