Er3ScS6

Er3ScS6 is a semiconducting sulfide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of Er3ScS6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Er3ScS6

Er3ScS6 is a complex sulfide material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural configuration and composition place it in a category of materials often investigated for their potential in specialized optoelectronic or solid-state applications.

As a material positioned near the thermodynamic hull, Er3ScS6 is considered a likely candidate for successful experimental synthesis. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a subject of ongoing computational and materials science exploration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Er3ScS6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.05 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Er3ScS6 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Er3ScS6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Er3ScS6?

Er3ScS6 is a semiconducting sulfide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Er3ScS6 used for?
Er3ScS6 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Er3ScS6?
Er3ScS6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.05 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is Er3ScS6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.05 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Er3ScS6 thermodynamically stable?
Er3ScS6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Er3ScS6 are known?
8 structures of Er3ScS6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Er3ScS6 contain?
Er3ScS6 contains Er, S, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Er3ScS6 come from?
Er3ScS6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the rare-earth scandium sulfide family, Er3ScS6 occupies a unique position where its stability and electronic properties make it a notable subject for study within its class of complex chalcogenides.

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

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