Nd4 S8
semiconductor· Nd4 S8
Nd₄S₈ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound belonging to the lanthanide chalcogenide family, combining neodymium with sulfur in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly where rare-earth doping or narrow bandgap semiconducting behavior is advantageous; it represents an experimental class of materials studied for potential use in infrared emitters, thermal imaging systems, and quantum dot precursors where conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) are unsuitable.
infrared optoelectronicsrare-earth phosphorsthermal imagingquantum materials researchphotonic devicesexperimental semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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