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Zn1 Ni4 S8

semiconductor

· Zn1 Ni4 S8

Zn₁Ni₄S₈ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining zinc and nickel in a mixed-metal thiospinel or related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widely commercialized, studied for its electronic and photoelectrochemical properties as part of the broader family of metal sulfide semiconductors that show promise in energy conversion and catalysis applications. Engineers and researchers investigate such compounds for potential use in photocatalysis, photoelectrochemical water splitting, and other light-driven processes where band structure engineering through metal substitution is valuable.

Photocatalytic applicationsPhotoelectrochemical devicesWater splitting catalystsResearch semiconductorsEnergy conversion materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000400	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3350	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn1 Ni4 S8

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