Ba₄In₂Bi₂S₁₀ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining barium, indium, and bismuth in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-stage material being investigated for its potential as a mid-infrared photonic material and in solid-state thermoelectric applications, where the complex mixed-metal sulfide framework offers tunable bandgap and carrier transport properties not readily accessible in simpler binary or ternary semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.419 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.393 | eV/atom | — |