Nd4Ge3S12
semiconductor· Nd4Ge3S12
Nd₄Ge₃S₁₂ is a rare-earth germanium sulfide semiconductor compound combining neodymium with germanium and sulfur in a crystalline structure. This is primarily a research material being investigated for photonic and optoelectronic applications, where rare-earth dopants in sulfide hosts offer potential for infrared emission, luminescence, and solid-state laser functionality. The material represents an emerging class of wide-gap semiconductors that may enable specialized photonic devices where conventional semiconductors are limited, though it remains largely experimental outside specialized research environments.
infrared photonicssolid-state laser materialsresearch semiconductorsrare-earth optoelectronicsluminescent displays
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
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Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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