Yb₂Y₄S₈ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound combining ytterbium and yttrium with sulfur, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenide materials. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its optical and electronic properties in the infrared spectrum, with potential applications in photonics and thermal imaging where rare-earth semiconductors offer tunable band gaps and luminescence characteristics. The mixed rare-earth composition may provide advantages in lattice engineering and defect control compared to binary sulfides, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is primarily encountered in academic and specialized photonic device development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.169 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.335 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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