Na₂Er₂P₄S₁₂ is an erbium-containing thiophosphate semiconductor compound belonging to the rare-earth chalcogenide family. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in infrared photonics and quantum applications, leveraging erbium's well-known role in optical telecommunications and rare-earth luminescence. The thiophosphate framework offers tunable bandgap and phonon characteristics relevant to nonlinear optical devices and solid-state laser host matrices, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established alternatives like erbium-doped silicates or germanate glasses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.606 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9910 | eV/atom | — |