S20 Ge8 Tl8 is a chalcogenide glass ceramic composed of sulfur, germanium, and tellurium—a compound belonging to the family of infrared-transparent glasses and amorphous semiconductors. This material is primarily researched and developed for mid- to long-wavelength infrared (IR) applications where conventional optical glasses fail, and for specialized electronic devices exploiting the semiconductor properties of its constituent elements. Engineers select chalcogenide glasses like this for their broad infrared transmission window, chemical durability in certain environments, and potential for fiber-optic and photonic device fabrication, though they typically remain in specialized or research-phase applications rather than high-volume industrial use.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4490 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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