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Os4 S8

ceramic

· Os4 S8

Os4S8 is an osmium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family, characterized by a mixed-valence osmium-sulfur crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest for applications requiring high thermal stability, electrical conductivity in ceramic matrices, and corrosion resistance; it represents a niche compound within the broader class of refractory metal sulfides rather than an established commercial ceramic. Engineers considering this material should note it is not a mature industrial standard—its selection would typically be driven by specialized requirements in catalysis, high-temperature electrochemistry, or novel semiconductor applications where its osmium content and sulfide bonding offer advantages over conventional oxides or more common sulfides.

catalytic materialshigh-temperature electrodescorrosion-resistant coatingsresearch semiconductorsrefractory ceramicstransition metal sulfides

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4600	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Os4 S8

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