Na12Zn2S8 is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining sodium, zinc, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of metal sulfide semiconductors and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in solid-state ionics, photovoltaic devices, and ionic conductivity studies, where the mixed-metal sulfide framework may offer tunable electronic or ionic transport properties compared to binary sulfide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.236 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.175 | eV/atom | — |