PtS

semiconductor
· PtS

Platinum sulfide (PtS) is a compound semiconductor combining the platinum group metal platinum with sulfur, forming a material with moderate stiffness and density suitable for specialized electronic and photonic applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established high-volume production, with potential applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and sensing devices where the unique electronic properties of platinum-chalcogenide compounds offer advantages over conventional semiconductors. PtS is notable for its potential in next-generation energy conversion and detection systems, though engineering adoption remains limited pending further optimization of synthesis routes and device integration methods.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
132.6
GPa—
↳
142.9
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3900
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
34.36
GPa—
↳
40.17
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
9.938
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.8000
eV—
↳
0.4350
eV—
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
16.22
range 15.72–16.72median of 2 measurements
-—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-221.1
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.4306
eV/atom—
↳
-0.4428
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.