LaCuS₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, copper, and sulfur, belonging to the rare-earth metal sulfide family. This material is primarily of research interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science, studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photocatalysis, and semiconductor applications where rare-earth compounds offer unique electronic and optical properties. Engineers considering this material should note it remains largely experimental; its selection would be driven by specialized needs in energy conversion or catalytic systems where the lanthanum-copper-sulfur chemistry provides advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.200 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.174 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.619 | eV/atom | — |