Sc₄S₂O₄ is a mixed-valence scandium oxysulfide semiconductor compound containing both sulfide and oxide anion components. This material represents an emerging class of ternary semiconductors designed to explore novel band structures and optical properties through controlled incorporation of both oxygen and sulfur ligands around scandium centers. While primarily a research-phase material rather than an established commercial compound, oxysulfides of this type are investigated for potential applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and solid-state devices where tunable electronic properties are desired.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,167.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,371.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.085 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.277 | eV/atom | — |