Sn2S3
ceramic· Sn2S3
Sn₂S₃ is a tin sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides, which are inorganic solids combining metals with sulfur or similar elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial product, with potential applications in semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells, and optoelectronic systems where tin sulfides offer tunable bandgap properties and earth-abundant elemental composition. Engineers evaluating Sn₂S₃ would consider it as an alternative to rare-earth or cadmium-based semiconductors in emerging energy conversion and sensing technologies, though commercial availability and manufacturing scalability remain limited.
thin-film photovoltaicssemiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicesphotocatalysissulfide-based ceramicsearth-abundant materials
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 16.92 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 32.33 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 11.25 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 19.28 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.582 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6390 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5464 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4938 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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.