Yb4 S6
semiconductor· Yb4 S6
Yb4S6 is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound containing ytterbium, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its semiconducting and photonic properties that could enable thermal imaging, infrared sensing, and optoelectronic applications in extreme environments. The rare-earth sulfide class is notable for wide bandgap tunability and thermal stability, making it potentially valuable where conventional semiconductors fail, though current development focuses on fundamental physics and device feasibility rather than high-volume manufacturing.
infrared detectorsthermal imaging sensorsresearch optoelectronicshigh-temperature semiconductorsrare-earth photonicsexperimental materials science
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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