Cesium sulfide (Cs₂S) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the alkali metal sulfide family, characterized by a rock salt crystal structure with strong ionic bonding between cesium cations and sulfide anions. While primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, Cs₂S has potential applications in advanced optics, scintillation detectors, and solid-state ionics due to the high polarizability of cesium and the wide bandgap typical of sulfide ceramics. The material remains relatively unexplored for commercial use compared to more stable alkaline-earth sulfides, making it most relevant to specialists in niche photonic applications or fundamental materials research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 7.623 range 4.186–11.06median of 2 measurements | - | — |