SrAl₂S₄ is an inorganic compound combining strontium, aluminum, and sulfur, belonging to the class of metal sulfides and thiometallic ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in optoelectronics and solid-state devices, where its crystalline structure and sulfide composition offer tunable electronic and photonic properties distinct from oxide-based alternatives. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this family are of interest to materials scientists exploring next-generation phosphors, semiconductor precursors, and solid electrolytes where sulfide-based chemistry can provide enhanced ion transport or unique optical performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.736 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.707 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 5.085 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Electron Effective Mass(m*e) | 0.9333 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Hole Effective Mass(m*h) | 1.423 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00122 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000979 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -201.5 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 275.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.647 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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