Zn1 Ge1 O3
semiconductor· Zn1 Ge1 O3
Zinc germanium oxide (ZnGeO₃) is a ternary oxide semiconductor compound combining zinc and germanium oxides in a 1:1:3 stoichiometry. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, explored for its potential in optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where the bandgap and crystal structure of mixed-metal oxides offer advantages over single-component alternatives. The zinc-germanium oxide system is investigated for UV-responsive sensing, photocatalytic degradation, and potentially transparent conductive or luminescent device components, though maturity and scalability remain limited compared to widely deployed semiconductors like ZnO or GaAs.
photocatalytic materialsUV sensors and detectorsresearch optoelectronicstransparent semiconductorsenvironmental remediationthin-film devices
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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| 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
Regulatory Screening
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