S8 Cd2 Er4 is an experimental compound belonging to the cadmium-erbium-sulfur semiconductor family, combining rare-earth elements with chalcogenide chemistry. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications where rare-earth doping can enable novel optical properties, luminescence, or energy conversion functions. The inclusion of erbium, a lanthanide with strong absorption and emission characteristics, suggests potential use in fiber-optic communications or solid-state laser systems, though practical engineering applications remain limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,925.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,518.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.128 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.798 | eV/atom | — |