Er2ZnS4 is a rare-earth zinc sulfide ceramic compound combining erbium, zinc, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of ternary sulfide ceramics, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and photonic applications, particularly where rare-earth dopants are valued for luminescence and laser properties. The compound's potential utility lies in specialized optical devices, phosphors, and photonic systems where the combination of rare-earth and semiconductor properties offers advantages over binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1933 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.365 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02730 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.823 | eV/atom | — |