GaIrO₂S is an experimental quaternary ceramic compound combining gallium, iridium, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed-anion oxysulfide material that blends oxide and sulfide chemistry. This is a research-phase compound, not yet commercialized, being studied primarily for its potential in optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where the combination of d-block metal (Ir) and p-block metal (Ga) with dual anionic frameworks could enable novel electronic or light-responsive properties. Interest in such oxysulfides stems from their potential to overcome bandgap and stability limitations of pure oxides or sulfides, making them candidates for photocatalysis, photodetection, or semiconductor device research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00205 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.120 | eV/atom | — |