Dy₂S₂I₂ is a rare-earth chalcohalide semiconductor compound combining dysprosium with sulfur and iodine. This material belongs to an emerging class of layered semiconductors being investigated for next-generation optoelectronic and quantum applications, where the combination of rare-earth elements with mixed anion chemistry can enable tunable electronic and photonic properties. While currently in the research phase rather than established industrial production, materials in this family show promise for applications requiring specialized bandgaps, strong light-matter interactions, or quantum effects that conventional semiconductors cannot easily achieve.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28.78 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.577 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.896 | eV/atom | — |