K2 Y2 Si2 S8

semiconductor
· K2 Y2 Si2 S8

K₂Y₂Si₂S₈ is a rare-earth silicate sulfide semiconductor compound combining yttrium, silicon, and sulfur in an ionic lattice structure. This is an exploratory/research-phase material investigated primarily for its potential in wide-bandgap semiconductor applications, photonic devices, and high-temperature electronics where traditional semiconductors reach their thermal limits. The rare-earth yttrium component and mixed anion chemistry (silicate-sulfide) position it as a candidate for next-generation optoelectronic materials, though industrial adoption remains limited and material processing routes are still under development.

wide-bandgap semiconductorshigh-temperature electronicsphotonic device researchrare-earth compound semiconductorsexperimental optoelectronicsthermal-stable electronic materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Band Gap(Eg)
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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