Mg₃Zn₁O₄ is a ternary oxide ceramic compound combining magnesium, zinc, and oxygen, belonging to the family of mixed metal oxides with semiconductor properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and sensing applications, where the combination of wide bandgap semiconductivity with the mechanical stiffness of ceramics offers potential advantages over single-component oxides. Its notable characteristics in the semiconductor oxide family make it a candidate for UV detection, gas sensing, and thin-film device applications where engineers seek alternatives to individual MgO or ZnO systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,591.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,776.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.636 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.622 | eV/atom | — |