Ce₁Mo₆S₈ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cerium, molybdenum, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the Chevrel phase family of compounds, which are primarily investigated for applications requiring strong light-matter interactions, ion transport, or electronic properties not readily available in binary semiconductors. As a research-phase material, Ce₁Mo₆S₈ shows potential in energy storage, photocatalysis, and quantum device applications due to its unique electronic structure and sulfide-based chemistry, though it remains largely confined to academic and exploratory device development rather than mainstream commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.025 | eV/atom | — |