Zn₁₂S₁₂ is a zinc sulfide-based semiconductor compound with a specific stoichiometric ratio, likely representing a research or specialized form of zinc sulfide rather than a commercial alloy. This material belongs to the II-VI semiconductor family and is investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications where zinc sulfide semiconductors offer wide bandgap characteristics. Engineers consider zinc sulfide compounds for niche applications requiring UV transparency, luminescence, or wide-bandgap electronic behavior, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more established alternatives like GaAs or GaN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07790 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6790 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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