HfS

Hafnium monosulfide is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound frequently studied for its structural properties and potential in materials science.

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

About HfS

Hafnium monosulfide is a binary inorganic compound that exhibits metallic electronic character. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull confirms its stability, making it a reliable subject for structural analysis and material science investigations. The compound is characterized by a significant volume of reported structural data across multiple databases, highlighting its importance in fundamental research. As a metallic phase, it serves as a foundational material for studying transition metal chalcogenides and their potential in specialized electronic or structural applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for HfS, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

372
4 databases, 38 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting HfS.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where HfS is used.

Fundamental materials researchStructural analysisTransition metal chalcogenide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is HfS?

Hafnium monosulfide is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound frequently studied for its structural properties and potential in materials science.

More questions
What is HfS used for?
HfS is used in fundamental materials research, structural analysis, and transition metal chalcogenide studies.
What is the band gap of HfS?
HfS is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is HfS a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is HfS thermodynamically stable?
Yes — HfS sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of HfS are known?
372 structures of HfS are reported across 4 databases, spanning 38 distinct space groups.
How is HfS synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for HfS include solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does HfS contain?
HfS contains Hf and S (2 elements).
Where does the data for HfS come from?
HfS data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this context, HfS represents a stable metallic archetype within the broader family of hafnium-based chalcogenides, serving as a baseline for understanding the structural diversity and bonding behavior of these transition metal systems.

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

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