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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.8105 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.280 | eV/atom | DFT |
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