Ba4 Nd8 S16
semiconductor· Ba4 Nd8 S16
Ba4Nd8S16 is a rare-earth sulfide compound combining barium and neodymium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, leveraging neodymium's well-known luminescent properties within a sulfide host lattice. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material is of interest in academic and specialized photonics research rather than mainstream engineering, with potential applications in laser-host materials, phosphors, or optical coatings if performance and scalability prove viable.
laser host materials (research)phosphor coatingsrare-earth photonicsoptical spectroscopyluminescent materialsadvanced ceramics research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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