Ca₃Zn₁Ge₅O₁₄ is an oxyceramic compound combining calcium, zinc, and germanium oxides in a specific stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of complex oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and emerging applications interest, with potential use in optoelectronic devices, photonic materials, and scintillation applications due to its crystalline structure and semiconductor band gap characteristics. The germanate-based composition positions it as a candidate for radiation detection, photocatalytic, or integrated photonic systems where conventional semiconductors are less suitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.588 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.221 | eV/atom | — |