Nd2 S6
semiconductor· Nd2 S6
Nd₂S₆ is a rare-earth metal sulfide semiconductor compound containing neodymium, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its narrow bandgap and rare-earth luminescent properties offer potential advantages in infrared sensing, photocatalysis, and next-generation semiconductor devices. Engineers consider rare-earth sulfides when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs, GaN) cannot meet infrared wavelength or high-temperature stability requirements, though Nd₂S₆ remains largely experimental and has not achieved widespread industrial adoption.
infrared photodetectorsphotocatalytic materials (research)high-temperature semiconductorsrare-earth optoelectronicsquantum dots (emerging)research-phase applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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