K2ZnS2

ceramic

· JVASP-102432· K2ZnS2

K2ZnS2 is a zinc sulfide-based ceramic compound belonging to the thiospinel or related zinc chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and specialized optoelectronic interest, where it is investigated for potential applications in infrared optics, photoconductors, and radiation detection systems due to zinc sulfide's established wide bandgap and transparency in the infrared spectrum. The zinc sulfide family remains industrially relevant for windows, scintillators, and photoluminescent coatings, though K2ZnS2 specifically represents an emerging composition whose advantages over conventional binary ZnS are being explored in advanced materials development.

infrared optics and windowsphotoconductor researchradiation detectorsscintillation materialsoptoelectronic devicesadvanced ceramics development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	2.645	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.675	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.213	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

K2ZnS2

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental