Ca1 Ni4 S8
semiconductor· Ca1 Ni4 S8
Ca₁Ni₄S₈ is a ternary sulfide compound combining calcium, nickel, and sulfur—a research-stage semiconductor material from the thiospinel or related sulfide family. This composition is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for energy storage, catalysis, and optoelectronic applications, rather than an established industrial material; its potential lies in leveraging nickel's electrochemical activity and sulfur's role in enhancing charge transport for next-generation battery electrodes, electrocatalysts, or photovoltaic absorbers.
battery electrodes (research)electrocatalysisenergy storage materialsoptoelectronics (exploratory)thin-film semiconductors
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
Environmental
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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.