Mg2GaW3S8 is a ternary sulfide compound combining magnesium, gallium, and tungsten—a research-phase material belonging to the family of metal sulfides with potential semiconductor or photocatalytic properties. This compound has not yet achieved widespread industrial adoption but represents the broader research interest in multi-metal sulfides for optoelectronic and energy conversion applications, where engineers explore alternatives to conventional semiconductors or catalytic materials. The material's potential relevance lies in niche high-performance applications where the combination of these elements could offer advantages in band gap engineering, photocatalysis, or solid-state functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.718 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5400 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3909 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7333 | eV/atom | — |