Na4S4Zn2 is an experimental semiconductor compound composed of sodium, sulfur, and zinc, representing a quaternary sulfide system. This material belongs to the family of metal sulfides being investigated for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, where its semiconductor bandgap and ionic-covalent bonding character offer potential advantages for light absorption and charge transport. While not yet commercialized at scale, materials in this chemical family are of research interest for next-generation solar cells, solid-state batteries, and other energy conversion devices where sulfide-based semiconductors show promise as alternatives to more established compound semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 35.28 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.518 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.091 | eV/atom | — |