P4 Zn2 Sn2 is a zinc-tin compound semiconductor belonging to the family of binary and ternary semiconducting intermetallics. This material represents a research-phase compound investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where the combination of zinc and tin offers tunable electronic properties compared to simpler binary alternatives like ZnO or SnO2. The material's mechanical rigidity and semiconducting character make it a candidate for applications requiring thermal stability and electrical control in demanding environments, though its development status suggests limited current industrial adoption outside specialized research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 64.97 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4006 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2140 | eV/atom | — |