Lanthanum sulfide (La₂S) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth sulfide family, characterized by ionic bonding between lanthanum cations and sulfide anions. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production; rare-earth sulfides are investigated for optical, thermal, and electronic applications where their wide bandgap and refractory properties offer potential advantages over oxide ceramics in specialized environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1811 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00300 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8823 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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