Er2S3
erbium(III) sulfide · erbium sesquisulfide
Erbium(III) sulfide is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from erbium and sulfur.
About erbium(III) sulfide
Erbium(III) sulfide is a stable binary compound composed of erbium and sulfur. As a semiconducting material, it represents a significant focus for researchers investigating rare-earth chalcogenides and their electronic behaviors.
Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, making it a reliable subject for structural analysis. With multiple reported crystal structures, it serves as a key reference point for understanding the coordination chemistry of heavy lanthanide sulfides.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for erbium(III) sulfide, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Er2S3.
Applications
Where erbium(III) sulfide is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about erbium(III) sulfide, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Er2S3?
Erbium(III) sulfide is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from erbium and sulfur.
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How It Compares
As a stable binary sulfide, Er2S3 serves as a foundational example of the rare-earth chalcogenide class, providing essential data for characterizing the electronic and structural trends observed in heavy lanthanide-based semiconductors.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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