Pr₄B₄S₁₂ is a rare-earth boron sulfide semiconductor compound combining praseodymium, boron, and sulfur elements. This material represents an experimental composition within the broader family of rare-earth chalcogenides and boron compounds, which are of research interest for their potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits. The combination of rare-earth elements with boron and sulfur suggests potential utility in high-temperature semiconducting devices, though this specific compound remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 60.46 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 28.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 2.498 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.400 | eV/atom | — |