LaMgO₂S is an oxysulfide ceramic compound combining lanthanum, magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur elements, belonging to the rare-earth ceramic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and photocatalytic applications, where its mixed anion structure (oxygen and sulfide) enables tunable electronic properties and visible-light activity that conventional oxides cannot achieve. Industrial adoption remains limited, but it shows promise as an alternative to traditional photocatalysts and in potential solid-state lighting or thermal management applications where rare-earth oxysulfides offer improved band-gap engineering compared to pure oxide or sulfide counterparts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9904 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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