Pd6S2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of palladium and sulfur, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in catalysis, optoelectronics, and thermoelectric devices where the combination of metallic and semiconducting behavior is advantageous. Pd6S2 is notable within palladium chalcogenide research for its layered crystal structure, which offers promise for tunable electronic properties, though it remains less developed than more common alternatives like PdS or other transition metal dichalcogenides used in commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2120 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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