Zn₂Cr₄Se₈ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining zinc, chromium, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides, which are primarily of research interest for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices. While not yet in widespread industrial production, compounds in this material class are investigated for potential applications in thin-film photovoltaics, photodetectors, and other quantum-confined optical systems where the direct bandgap and tunable electronic properties offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03650 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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