Mg4 Al8 S16

semiconductor

· Mg4 Al8 S16

Mg4Al8S16 is a ternary compound semiconductor composed of magnesium, aluminum, and sulfur, belonging to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential optoelectronic and photonic applications where its electronic structure and thermal stability may offer advantages. The material's composition positions it as an alternative to conventional II-VI semiconductors, with potential relevance in UV-to-visible light emission or detection, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scalability demonstration.

Research semiconductorsUV optoelectronicsPhotonic devicesWide-bandgap electronicsEmerging materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.130	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.373	eV/atom	—

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Mg4 Al8 S16

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