Na2ZnGe2S6 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining sodium, zinc, germanium, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the sulfide semiconductor family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared optical applications and solid-state device development. Its notable characteristics within the chalcogenide family include potential for nonlinear optical properties and thermal stability, making it of interest to researchers exploring alternatives to conventional IR materials for specialized photonic and optoelectronic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.922 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.250 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.136 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7866 | eV/atom | — |