Zn₂Cr₂Si₂O₁₀ is an inorganic oxide compound combining zinc, chromium, and silicon in a mixed-metal silicate structure, belonging to the broader family of ceramic semiconductors and pigments. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for pigment applications, corrosion-resistant coatings, and potential optoelectronic functions, with chromium-containing silicates valued for their thermal stability and color properties in industrial coatings and specialty ceramics. Engineers considering this compound should note it represents an emerging or niche composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; its relevance depends on specific requirements for chromium-based coloration, thermal durability, or semiconductor functionality in experimental systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00160 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.202 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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