GePb₂S₄ is a mixed-metal chalcogenide ceramic compound combining germanium, lead, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of metal sulfide ceramics, which are primarily studied for their potential in infrared optics, photovoltaic applications, and semiconductor device research. As a relatively specialized compound, GePb₂S₄ is of interest in materials research for exploring novel optical and electronic properties in the infrared spectrum, where lead and germanium sulfides have shown promise for radiation-resistant windows, thermal imaging systems, and emerging photonic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.576 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.926 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -244.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00470 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5372 | eV/atom | — |