BiScO2S

semiconductor
· BiScO2S

BiScO₂S is an experimental mixed-anion semiconductor compound combining bismuth, scandium, oxygen, and sulfur—part of emerging research into oxysulfide semiconductors that aim to achieve tunable band gaps and improved light-absorption properties. While not yet established in commercial production, this material family is being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications where conventional semiconductors (such as TiO₂ or CdS) face limitations in visible-light response or toxicity constraints; the bismuth-scandium composition is notable for potential cost and environmental advantages over rare-earth-heavy alternatives.

photocatalysis (water splitting, pollutant degradation)optoelectronic devices (experimental)visible-light semiconductor absorberssolar energy conversion (research phase)thin-film applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
μB
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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