Na8 Zn8 Se12

semiconductor

· Na8 Zn8 Se12

Na8Zn8Se12 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the family of chalcogenide materials, combining alkali metal (sodium), transition metal (zinc), and chalcogen (selenium) elements. This composition represents a research-phase material primarily investigated for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications due to its tunable bandgap and potential for efficient light absorption. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are of interest as alternatives to conventional semiconductors for solar cells, photodetectors, and other solid-state devices where earth-abundant, non-toxic compositions are desirable.

photovoltaic cells (experimental)thin-film solar devicesphotodetectorsoptoelectronic researchwide-bandgap semiconductorsearth-abundant semiconductor alternatives

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.574	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9120	eV/atom	—

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Na8 Zn8 Se12

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