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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.300 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000458 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7600 | eV/atom | — |