Yb₈S₈O₄ is a rare-earth oxyulfide semiconductor compound combining ytterbium, sulfur, and oxygen elements. This is an emerging research material in the rare-earth semiconductor family, studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications where the bandgap and crystal structure offer advantages in UV-visible light emission or detection. While not yet in widespread commercial production, oxyulfide semiconductors are being investigated as alternatives to conventional oxides and sulfides in specialized photocatalytic, sensing, and solid-state lighting applications where thermal stability and optical transparency are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7594 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.163 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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