U4Te4S4 is an experimental mixed-anion semiconductor compound combining uranium, tellurium, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of polyanionic semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for studying electronic and optical properties in systems with competing chalcogenide bonding. While not yet commercialized, uranium chalcogenides are investigated for potential applications in advanced optoelectronics, nuclear materials science, and next-generation semiconductor devices where tunable bandgaps and mixed-valence chemistry offer advantages over conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,009.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,080 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.054 | eV/atom | — |