YMgTiS4 is an experimental quaternary metal sulfide compound combining yttrium, magnesium, titanium, and sulfur—a research-stage material outside conventional alloy or pure metal classifications. This compound belongs to the emerging family of mixed-metal chalcogenides being investigated for electronic, photocatalytic, and energy storage applications where sulfide chemistry offers unique bandgap and electrochemical properties distinct from oxides or traditional alloys. Limited industrial deployment exists; its significance lies primarily in academic materials research exploring whether this specific composition offers improvements in thermoelectric efficiency, battery cathode performance, or photocatalytic water splitting compared to binary or ternary sulfide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1124 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.922 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09450 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.749 | eV/atom | — |