Dy2SnS5

ceramic
· JVASP-154236· Dy2SnS5

Dy2SnS5 is a rare-earth tin sulfide ceramic compound combining dysprosium, tin, and sulfur in a ternary chalcogenide system. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications, where mixed-valence rare-earth compounds offer opportunities for tuning electronic and phononic properties. It belongs to a family of sulfide ceramics explored as alternatives to conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is not yet commercialized at scale.

thermoelectric energy conversion (research)photovoltaic absorber layers (experimental)high-temperature ceramic coatings (emerging)rare-earth compound semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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