Cd₂Pr₄S₈ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cadmium, praseodymium (a rare-earth element), and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in photonic devices, thermoelectric systems, and materials requiring specific optical or electronic properties enabled by rare-earth doping in chalcogenide matrices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.652 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.715 | eV/atom | — |