Al₂Zn₁Se₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the II-VI and III-VI semiconductor family, combining aluminum, zinc, and selenium in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where it is being investigated for potential use in wide-bandgap devices, solar cells, and UV-responsive detectors. The ternary composition offers tunable electronic properties compared to binary alternatives like ZnSe or Al₂Se₃, making it relevant for engineers designing next-generation semiconductor devices that require customized bandgap engineering and improved performance in specialized spectral regions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,307.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,062.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.293 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8990 | eV/atom | — |