K2 Nd2 Ge2 S8

semiconductor

· K2 Nd2 Ge2 S8

K₂Nd₂Ge₂S₈ is a rare-earth thiogermanate semiconductor compound combining potassium, neodymium, germanium, and sulfur into a layered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in infrared optics and photonic applications, particularly for mid-infrared transparency and nonlinear optical properties that could exceed conventional sulfide-based semiconductors. The neodymium incorporation adds rare-earth optical activity, making this compound of interest in specialized photonics rather than mainstream industrial production.

infrared optics and windowsnonlinear optical devicesrare-earth photonics researchquantum dot hostslaboratory optoelectronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	27.07	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	16.18	GPa	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	2.272	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.370	eV/atom	—

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K2 Nd2 Ge2 S8

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