Sr₄U₄S₈ is a mixed-valence uranium-strontium sulfide compound belonging to the actinide chalcogenide family of semiconductors. This is a research-stage material investigated for its electronic and structural properties within fundamental materials science and nuclear chemistry contexts. The compound's potential applications lie in advanced nuclear fuel development, radiation detection, and the study of f-block element chemistry, though industrial deployment remains experimental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.285 | eV/atom | — |