Ge4 S4
semiconductor· Ge4 S4
Ge4S4 is a binary germanium sulfide compound belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors, materials combining group IV elements with sulfur. This composition represents a specific stoichiometry within the Ge-S system that exhibits semiconducting behavior and is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications where infrared transparency and nonlinear optical properties are valuable. The material is not widely established in high-volume industrial production but is investigated in academic and specialized materials development contexts for potential use in infrared optics, all-optical switching, and next-generation photonic devices.
infrared opticschalcogenide glass researchnonlinear optical devicesphotonic materialssemiconductor researchoptical switching
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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