CaZnSe₂ is a ternary II-VI semiconductor compound combining calcium, zinc, and selenium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. While not a widely commercialized material, it belongs to the chalcogenide semiconductor family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic device applications. Engineers and materials scientists explore this composition for potential use in tunable bandgap devices, radiation detectors, and infrared optics where the combination of constituent elements offers tailored electronic and optical properties distinct from binary zinc selenide or cadmium selenides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.51 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6.627 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.556 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.210 | eV/atom | — |