Bi5S
ceramic· JVASP-123844· Bi5S
Bi₅S is a bismuth sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, which combines a heavy metal with sulfur to create materials with unique electronic and thermal properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronics, and solid-state energy conversion where bismuth chalcogenides offer tunable band gaps and mixed-valence chemistry. Engineers would consider this compound when exploring alternatives to conventional thermoelectric materials or when designing systems requiring heavy-element semiconductors with layered crystal structures.
thermoelectric devicesoptoelectronic researchsolid-state energy conversionsemiconductor developmentbismuth-based compounds
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.