NaZnS₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the sulfide ceramic family, combining sodium, zinc, and sulfur into a crystalline solid structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in infrared windows, scintillation detectors, and solid-state laser hosts, where its optical transparency and thermal stability are leveraged. While not yet widely commercialized compared to established alternatives like zinc selenide or calcium fluoride, NaZnS₂ represents a promising direction for cost-effective wide-bandgap ceramic materials in specialized optical and radiation-detection systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1218 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2516 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6764 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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