Rb4Ba4Ta4S16 is an experimental ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining rubidium, barium, and tantalum in a layered structure. This material belongs to the family of metal sulfides with potential applications in solid-state electronics and photonics, though it remains primarily a research-phase compound rather than a commercialized engineering material. Engineers exploring this compound would typically be investigating novel semiconductor architectures, ionic conductivity pathways, or photocatalytic properties that differ from conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,235.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,943.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.458 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.635 | eV/atom | — |