Zn1 Cr4 S8
semiconductor· Zn1 Cr4 S8
Zn₁Cr₄S₈ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining zinc, chromium, and sulfur in a mixed-valence structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than established commercial production. Potential applications include photocatalysis, optoelectronic devices, and energy storage systems where the combination of chromium's catalytic activity and sulfide semiconductivity could offer advantages over single-element or binary alternatives, though widespread industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and scalability improvements.
photocatalytic applicationssemiconductor researchenergy storage devicesoptoelectronics developmentcatalytic coatings
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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