Tm2S3

Tm2S3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from thulium and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of Tm2S3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Tm2S3

Tm2S3 is a binary sulfide compound composed of thulium and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature.

This compound exhibits significant structural complexity, with numerous reported crystalline arrangements. Its electronic properties and stability make it an intriguing candidate for research into rare-earth chalcogenide materials and their functional behaviors in solid-state devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Tm2S3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.66–2.52 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

14
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Tm2S3 is used.

Semiconductor researchRare-earth material studiesSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tm2S3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tm2S3?

Tm2S3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from thulium and sulfur.

More questions
What is Tm2S3 used for?
Tm2S3 is used in semiconductor research, rare-earth material studies, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Tm2S3?
Tm2S3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.66–2.52 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Tm2S3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.52 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Tm2S3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Tm2S3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Tm2S3 are known?
14 structures of Tm2S3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Tm2S3 contain?
Tm2S3 contains S and Tm (2 elements).
Where does the data for Tm2S3 come from?
Tm2S3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct rare-earth sulfide, Tm2S3 serves as a foundational example of the structural versatility found in heavy lanthanide chalcogenides. It occupies a stable position in its phase space, providing a benchmark for understanding the electronic and structural evolution of similar rare-earth sulfide compounds.

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

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