Zn₁Fe₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor belonging to the spinel or spinel-related oxide family, combining zinc and iron oxides in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This compound is primarily of research and emerging application interest, particularly in battery materials, catalysis, and gas-sensing applications where the coupled redox chemistry of iron and the structural stability of zinc oxide are leveraged. It represents an alternative approach to traditional iron oxide or zinc oxide semiconductors, potentially offering improved electrochemical activity or sensing performance through the synergistic effects of dual-metal incorporation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.363 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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