Nb8Cr2S16 is an experimental semiconductor compound belonging to the ternary metal sulfide family, combining niobium, chromium, and sulfur in a layered or complex crystal structure. This material remains primarily in research phase but represents a class of transition metal sulfides being investigated for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their tunable band gaps and potential for two-dimensional material applications. Unlike conventional semiconductors, metal sulfides of this type offer possibilities for flexible electronics and catalytic applications, though industrial adoption is still limited pending further development of synthesis methods and device integration protocols.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,966.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,575.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07040 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.192 | eV/atom | — |