PtS2

semiconductor
· PtS2

PtS2 is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide semiconductor composed of platinum and sulfur, belonging to the MX₂ family of materials. While primarily a research compound rather than a commercial engineering material, PtS2 is investigated for applications leveraging its two-dimensional properties and electronic characteristics, particularly in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and catalysis where its layered structure enables exfoliation into few-layer or monolayer sheets. Engineers and researchers consider PtS2 when exploring alternatives to graphene and molybdenum dichalcogenides (MoS₂) for next-generation devices, as platinum-based dichalcogenides offer distinct band structures and potential advantages in specific sensing or energy conversion applications.

2D nanoelectronics (research phase)heterojunction devicescatalytic applicationsfield-effect transistorsoptoelectronic sensorsenergy storage research

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
10,294.8
ksi
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
95.49
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2100
-
Shear Modulus(G)
6,420.8
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.2729
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.7500
eV
0.7210
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
10.90
-
22.68
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.000
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-289.6
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.3831
eV/atom
-0.4153
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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