Sn7S is a tin sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the metal chalcogenide family, characterized by strong ionic-covalent bonding between tin and sulfur atoms. This material is primarily of research interest for semiconducting and optoelectronic applications, where tin sulfides are explored as alternatives to conventional semiconductors due to their tunable bandgap and potential for low-cost device fabrication. Sn7S may find development paths in thin-film photovoltaics, photodetectors, or solid-state lighting, though it remains largely in the experimental phase compared to mature ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1815 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1503 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01041 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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