Y6 Al2 Co2 S14

semiconductor
· Y6 Al2 Co2 S14

Y6Al2Co2S14 is a mixed-metal sulfide compound belonging to the family of multinary chalcogenides, combining rare-earth (yttrium), transition metals (aluminum, cobalt), and sulfur in a layered or complex crystal structure. This is a research-phase material studied for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of metals and sulfur offers tunable electronic properties and possible bandgap engineering for light absorption or emission. The material represents an emerging class of non-oxide semiconductors that may offer advantages in specific niche applications where conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) or simpler chalcogenides (CdTe, CIGS) fall short.

photovoltaic researchthin-film semiconductorsoptoelectronic devicesnext-generation solar cellsbandgap engineeringmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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