GeS₃ is a chalcogenide glass ceramic composed of germanium and sulfur, belonging to the family of amorphous inorganic materials valued for infrared optical properties. This compound is primarily investigated in research and specialized optical applications, particularly where transparency in the mid-to-long infrared spectrum is required and conventional glasses (silica-based) are inadequate. GeS₃ and related chalcogenide systems are notable for their wide infrared transmission window and potential for nonlinear optical applications, making them candidates for fiber optics, thermal imaging optics, and chemical sensing where traditional ceramics and glasses fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.075 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2809 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00746 | eV/atom | — |