Nd2ZrS5
semiconductor· Nd2ZrS5
Nd2ZrS5 is a rare-earth transition-metal sulfide compound belonging to the family of lanthanide-based semiconductor materials. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its layered sulfide structure and rare-earth doping offer potential for tunable bandgap and enhanced light-matter interactions. The material is notable within the broader context of alternative semiconductors being explored to complement or replace conventional silicon and III-V compounds in specialized photonic, sensing, and possibly thermoelectric applications where rare-earth luminescence or spin-dependent properties are advantageous.
photonic devices (research phase)rare-earth optoelectronicsoptical sensorsthermoelectric materials (exploratory)quantum dots and nanostructuresmaterials research and development
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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