KHoS2

ceramic
· JVASP-1816· KHoS2

KHoS₂ is a rare-earth sulfide ceramic compound combining potassium and holmium with sulfur, representing a member of the ternary metal sulfide family used primarily in specialized research and high-temperature applications. While not widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, this material is of interest for its potential in optical, electronic, and thermal management systems where rare-earth ceramics offer unique electromagnetic or luminescent properties. Engineers considering KHoS₂ would typically be working in advanced materials development rather than established commodity applications, selecting it for niche high-temperature or functional ceramic roles where its rare-earth constituents provide advantages unavailable from common oxides or simple sulfides.

rare-earth ceramics researchhigh-temperature applicationsoptical/photonic materials developmentadvanced thermal managementsolid-state chemistry studiesexperimental functional ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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