Mg1 Cr4 S8

semiconductor

· Mg1 Cr4 S8

Mg₁Cr₄S₈ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining magnesium, chromium, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides, which are of significant research interest for optoelectronic and quantum applications due to their tunable band gaps and strong light-matter interactions. While primarily in the experimental/developmental stage, Mg₁Cr₄S₈ and related chromium sulfides are being investigated for potential use in next-generation photovoltaics, photodetectors, and as a platform for studying magnetism and electronic correlation effects in low-dimensional materials.

photovoltaic devices (research phase)photodetectorsoptoelectronic sensorsquantum materials researchtransition metal chalcogenide studiesthin-film electronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.01430	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8070	eV/atom	—

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Mg1 Cr4 S8

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