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Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Physical Properties of BaSnS 2

Gunatilleke, Wilarachchige B.·May, Andrew F.·Walker, Angela R. Hight·Biacchi, Adam J.·Nolas, George S.
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Phase-pure BaSnS 2 , with space group P2 1 /c, is synthesized, and the structural and physical properties are investigated. We report thermal properties and optical measurements are reported for the first time. The Debye temperature and Sommerfeld coefficient are obtained from temperature-dependent heat capacity measurements, the latter indicating that BaSnS 2 is an electrical insulator. A direct bandgap of 2.4 eV is obtained from diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The findings herein lay the foundation for understanding the physical properties of this material and are part of a continuing effort to investigate previously unexplored ternary chalcogenides.

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Gunatilleke, Wilarachchige B., May, Andrew F., Walker, Angela R. Hight, Biacchi, Adam J., Nolas, George S.. 2022-02-11. Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Physical Properties of BaSnS 2. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssr.202100624

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