Y4Mg2S8 is a rare-earth magnesium sulfide compound that functions as a semiconductor, belonging to the ternary chalcogenide material family. This is a research-phase compound of interest for optoelectronic and solid-state applications where rare-earth doping and wide band-gap semiconductors are advantageous. The material combines magnesium and sulfur chemistry with yttrium incorporation, positioning it in the class of wide-gap semiconductors potentially suitable for UV-visible photonic devices and high-temperature electronic applications where conventional semiconductors are limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 65.73 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.94 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.842 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.082 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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