Ce₄S₈Sr₂ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound combining cerium and strontium with sulfur, representing an emerging class of mixed-metal chalcogenide materials under active research. This material family is being investigated for potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where rare-earth-doped semiconductors can offer tunable band gaps and unique luminescent properties. While not yet in widespread industrial production, compounds of this type show promise in specialized applications where rare-earth semiconductors provide advantages over conventional binary semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.227 | eV/atom | — |