Y6Al2Ni2S14 is a rare-earth transition metal sulfide compound belonging to the Chevrel phase family of ternary sulfides, characterized by a molybdenum-cluster-based structure adapted with aluminum and nickel substitutions. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for its potential in solid-state ionics, superconductivity, and advanced ceramic applications, though it remains largely experimental with limited industrial deployment. The material's combination of rare-earth, transition-metal, and chalcogenide chemistry makes it of interest to researchers exploring new avenues in energy storage, quantum materials, or high-temperature structural ceramics where conventional alternatives are limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.565 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.731 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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