GePdS₃ is a ternary ceramic compound combining germanium, palladium, and sulfur, representing an emerging material class at the intersection of semiconducting and chalcogenide ceramics. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in thermoelectric conversion and photocatalytic applications, where the mixed-metal sulfide structure offers tunable electronic properties. Engineers considering this material would target niche high-performance applications where conventional semiconductors or metal oxides fall short, though commercial availability and processing maturity remain limited compared to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.182 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.099 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3898 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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