Zn₂Cr₄O₁₀ is a mixed-valence chromium-zinc oxide compound belonging to the ternary oxide ceramic family, combining chromium oxides with zinc in a layered or spinel-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for semiconductor and photocatalytic applications, where its bandgap and electronic properties make it a candidate for visible-light-responsive photocatalysts, gas sensors, and potential optoelectronic devices. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are investigated as alternatives to single-phase oxides due to their tunable properties and potential for environmental remediation applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.769 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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