Sr₁Zn₂Sb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the ternary strontium-zinc-antimony system, currently primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. This material is investigated for potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, as compounds in this chemical family can exhibit useful bandgaps and carrier transport properties relevant to energy conversion and light-emission devices. The specific combination of a large alkaline-earth metal (strontium) with zinc and a pnictogen (antimony) makes it a candidate for exploring novel semiconductor behavior in applications where traditional binary or simpler ternary semiconductors may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5210 | eV/atom | — |