Hafnium sulfide (HfS) is a refractory ceramic compound combining hafnium and sulfur, belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature applications and optoelectronic devices, where its thermal stability and potential semiconductor properties offer advantages in extreme environments where conventional ceramics or oxides may degrade. The material remains largely experimental but shows promise in applications demanding chemical inertness and thermal resistance at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2468 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.8142 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5894 | eV/atom | — |