Er2S3 is an erbium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth chalcogenide family, which combines erbium (a lanthanide element) with sulfur to form a stable ionic ceramic. While primarily of research interest, Er2S3 and related rare-earth sulfides are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature optics, luminescent materials, and specialized electronic devices where rare-earth-doped ceramics offer unique optical or thermal properties. This material represents an experimental composition within a family of compounds studied for niche applications requiring specific combinations of thermal stability, optical transparency in infrared wavelengths, and rare-earth functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,764.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,832.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2307 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.180 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -158.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.236 | eV/atom | — |