Y₂S₃ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound composed of yttrium and sulfur, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its wide bandgap and luminescent properties make it relevant for phosphors, scintillators, and potential light-emitting devices. Y₂S₃ and related rare-earth sulfides are explored as alternatives to oxides in high-temperature and specialized optical systems, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.227 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.900 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.6890 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.279 | eV/atom | — |