229466

Antimony(III) sulfide

99.995% trace metals basis

• Linear Formula: Sb₂S₃
• CAS Number: 1345-04-6
• Molecular Weight: 339.72
• EC Number: 215-713-4
• MDL number: MFCD00011217
• UNSPSC Code: 12352300
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853278
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 99.995% trace metals basis
• mp: 550 °C (lit.)
• density: 4.64 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: S=[Sb]S[Sb]=S
• InChI: 1S/3S.2Sb
• InChI key: IHBMMJGTJFPEQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Antimony(III) sulfide (Sb₂S₃) is a semiconductor material known for its unique optical and electronic properties, including a direct bandgap of approximately 1.7 eV, making it suitable for photovoltaic applications. Its high absorption coefficient enables effective light harvesting, which is advantageous in solar cells and photodetectors. Additionally, Sb₂S₃ exhibits promising thermoelectric properties, making it a candidate for energy conversion applications.

Application

• Thermal decomposition of tris(O-ethyldithiocarbonato)-antimony(III): A single-source precursor for antimony sulfide thin films, important for developing materials with specific optical properties (Eensalu et al., 2022).
• Antimony sulfide as a light absorber in highly ordered, coaxial nanocylindrical arrays: Discusses the integration of antimony sulfide into photovoltaic devices, significant for chemists interested in renewable energy solutions (Wu et al., 2015).
• Syntheses and characterization of one-dimensional alkali metal antimony (III) thiostannates: Explores novel antimony(III) sulfide compounds for potential use in electronic and photonic devices (Yohannan and Vidyasagar, 2015).
• Antimony (III) speciation in hydrosulfide solutions: Provides insights into the geochemical behavior of antimony sulfide complexes, important for environmental chemists and academia studying heavy metal cycling (Olsen et al., 2019).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H351,H373,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P260 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - STOT RE 2
• Target Organs: Lungs
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves