Cs4Th2P6S18
semiconductor· Cs4Th2P6S18
Cs4Th2P6S18 is a mixed-metal chalcogenide compound containing cesium, thorium, phosphorus, and sulfur—a rare earth-like semiconductor in the thiophosphate family. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in solid-state ionics and nuclear-related applications, rather than established commercial use. Interest in this compound class stems from the combination of heavy metal cations and chalcogenide frameworks, which can exhibit unusual ionic conductivity, radiation hardness, and photochemical properties relevant to advanced fuel cycles and extreme-environment sensing.
Nuclear waste immobilizationSolid-state electrolytesRadiation-hardened semiconductorsResearch synthesisThorium fuel host phasesExtreme-environment sensors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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