LaCaO2S
ceramic· LaCaO2S
LaCaO2S is an oxysulfide ceramic compound containing lanthanum, calcium, oxygen, and sulfur elements, belonging to the rare-earth oxysulfide family of materials. This is a research-phase compound under investigation for applications requiring unique combinations of ionic and covalent bonding behavior, particularly in photocatalysis, photoluminescence, and solid-state lighting contexts. The mixed anionic framework (oxygen and sulfide) distinguishes it from conventional oxides or sulfides, making it of interest for wide-bandgap semiconductors and next-generation phosphor materials, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further optimization and cost-benefit validation against established alternatives.
photocatalytic materials (research)phosphor host materialssolid-state lighting componentsvisible-light photocatalysisrare-earth optical ceramicsfunctional ceramic coatings (exploratory)
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.