Sr4 Ge2 S8
semiconductor· Sr4 Ge2 S8
Sr₄Ge₂S₈ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining strontium, germanium, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal chalcogenides, which are primarily of research interest for their potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications due to their tunable bandgap and crystal structure. While not yet widely commercialized, Sr₄Ge₂S₈ and related compounds are being investigated for mid-infrared photonics, nonlinear optical devices, and solid-state lighting applications where chalcogenide semiconductors offer advantages over conventional materials in specific wavelength windows.
mid-infrared optics (research)nonlinear optical devices (exploratory)photonic materials (development)solid-state semiconductor researchoptoelectronic component materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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