Cs2Dy2S4

Cs2Dy2S4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting sulfide composed of cesium, dysprosium, and sulfur.

CsDyS
Crystal structure of Cs2Dy2S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cs2Dy2S4

Cs2Dy2S4 is a complex ternary sulfide incorporating cesium and dysprosium. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized optoelectronic or solid-state research. Its existence across multiple crystallographic databases highlights its significance as a well-defined inorganic phase.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cs2Dy2S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.14–2.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cs2Dy2S4 is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor material studiesRare-earth chalcogenide development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cs2Dy2S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cs2Dy2S4?

Cs2Dy2S4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting sulfide composed of cesium, dysprosium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Cs2Dy2S4 used for?
Cs2Dy2S4 is used in solid-state research, semiconductor material studies, and rare-earth chalcogenide development.
What is the band gap of Cs2Dy2S4?
Cs2Dy2S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.14–2.22 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cs2Dy2S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.22 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cs2Dy2S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cs2Dy2S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cs2Dy2S4 are known?
4 structures of Cs2Dy2S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cs2Dy2S4 contain?
Cs2Dy2S4 contains Cs, Dy, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cs2Dy2S4 come from?
Cs2Dy2S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary sulfide, Cs2Dy2S4 serves as a foundational example of rare-earth chalcogenide chemistry, providing a stable platform for understanding how heavy alkali metals and lanthanides interact within a sulfur-based framework.

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

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