Sr₄Sc₈S₁₆ is a mixed-metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining strontium and scandium in a layered or cluster-based crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for solid-state electronics and photonic applications, belonging to the family of rare-earth and alkaline-earth metal chalcogenides that show promise for wide-bandgap semiconducting behavior. The material's appeal lies in exploring alternative semiconductor platforms with potential for high-temperature stability, UV-visible light emission, or scintillation properties—making it of interest where conventional semiconductors face thermal or radiation limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.343 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.210 | eV/atom | — |