CaGeO2S is a mixed-anion semiconductor compound combining calcium, germanium, oxygen, and sulfur elements, belonging to the class of chalcogenide-oxide materials. This is largely a research-phase compound studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in infrared detection and nonlinear optical devices where the combination of covalent bonding from both oxygen and sulfur anions can tailor electronic properties. The material represents exploration into intermediate bandgap semiconductors and wide-bandgap alternatives where engineering the anion chemistry allows tuning of optical transparency windows and defect tolerance compared to single-anion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -3.443e-7 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5400 | eV/atom | — |