O8Pt2Zn4 is an intermetallic compound combining platinum and zinc with oxygen, representing a research-phase material in the family of platinum-group metal oxides and intermetallics. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for semiconductor applications where the combination of platinum's chemical stability and zinc's semiconductor properties may offer unique electronic or catalytic behavior. Industrial adoption remains limited; potential applications would target specialized optoelectronic devices, sensors, or high-temperature semiconductor systems where conventional III-V or group IV materials face performance constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 158.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.45 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8803 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.190 | eV/atom | — |