S8 Cr4 Zn2 is a sulfur-based semiconductor compound with chromium and zinc alloying elements, representing an emerging research material in the chalcogenide semiconductor family. While not widely commercialized, this material class is investigated for potential applications in solid-state electronics, photovoltaic devices, and thermal management systems where the combination of sulfur's semiconducting properties with transition metal doping offers tunable electrical and optical characteristics. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as experimental; its performance envelope and manufacturing scalability remain under development compared to established semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 80.77 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.46 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8330 | eV/atom | — |