This compound is a zinc selenohydroxide semiconductor, combining zinc, selenium, and hydroxyl groups in a layered or framework structure. While not a widely commercialized material, it belongs to the family of metal selenide semiconductors that show promise in photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical applications due to their tunable bandgap and light-absorbing properties. Research interest in such compounds focuses on alternative absorbers for solar cells, photocatalysis, and optoelectronic devices where conventional semiconductors face cost or environmental constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,634.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,559.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.922 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9950 | eV/atom | — |