Zn1 Ga2 Se4
semiconductor· Zn1 Ga2 Se4
Zn₁Ga₂Se₄ is a ternary II-VI semiconductor compound combining zinc, gallium, and selenium in a defect tetrahedral crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and tunable electronic properties position it as a candidate for solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices. While not yet widely commercialized compared to binary semiconductors like GaAs or CdSe, ternary chalcogenides like Zn₁Ga₂Se₄ offer design flexibility for bandgap engineering and potential advantages in radiation hardness and thermal stability for space and high-energy applications.
experimental photovoltaic devicesspace radiation-hard electronicsinfrared photodetectorsthin-film solar cellsoptoelectronic researchbandgap engineering applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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