Ga8 Bi4 S16

semiconductor

· Ga8 Bi4 S16

Ga₈Bi₄S₁₆ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining gallium, bismuth, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of layered semiconductor sulfides, which are primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications rather than established commercial use. The bismuth-containing composition suggests potential for narrow bandgap semiconducting behavior and strong spin-orbit coupling effects, making it relevant to emerging technologies in infrared optics, topological electronic properties, and high-temperature thermoelectric energy conversion.

infrared detectors and opticsthermoelectric power generationtopological semiconductor researchphotovoltaic devices (experimental)high-temperature electronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	3,912.8	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,041	ksi	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	2.539	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6500	eV/atom	—

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Ga8 Bi4 S16

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