Cl4Dy4S4

Cl4Dy4S4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing chlorine, dysprosium, and sulfur.

ClDyS
Crystal structure of Cl4Dy4S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl4Dy4S4

Cl4Dy4S4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of chlorine, dysprosium, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering reliable structural integrity for specialized research applications.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for exploring charge transport properties in rare-earth chalcogenide-halide systems. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its versatility and the significance of its atomic arrangement in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl4Dy4S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.76 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl4Dy4S4 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationRare-earth electronic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl4Dy4S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl4Dy4S4?

Cl4Dy4S4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing chlorine, dysprosium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Cl4Dy4S4 used for?
Cl4Dy4S4 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and rare-earth electronic material development.
What is the band gap of Cl4Dy4S4?
Cl4Dy4S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.76 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cl4Dy4S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl4Dy4S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl4Dy4S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl4Dy4S4 are known?
5 structures of Cl4Dy4S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl4Dy4S4 contain?
Cl4Dy4S4 contains Cl, Dy, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl4Dy4S4 come from?
Cl4Dy4S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the rare-earth sulfur-chlorine system, Cl4Dy4S4 serves as a foundational example of how dysprosium-based compounds can achieve thermodynamic stability while maintaining semiconducting behavior, setting a benchmark for future investigations into similar ternary or quaternary halide-chalcogenide materials.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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