Magnesium sulfide (MgS) is a binary ionic semiconductor compound belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family, characterized by a rock salt crystal structure. It is primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in ultraviolet and visible light emission devices, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to more mature semiconductors like GaAs or ZnSe. MgS offers potential advantages in wide bandgap applications and as a material platform for studying II-VI semiconductor physics, though challenges in crystal growth quality, doping, and device fabrication have constrained its practical adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.13 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.64 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.582 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.599 | eV/atom | — |