Zn2 Cu4 O8
semiconductor· Zn2 Cu4 O8
Zn₂Cu₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining zinc and copper in a layered or mixed-valence crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the dual-metal composition can provide tunable electronic properties and enhanced catalytic activity compared to single-metal oxides. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this zinc-copper oxide family show promise for environmental remediation, gas sensing, and photovoltaic device development due to their ability to modulate bandgap energy and improve charge carrier transport through compositional control.
photocatalytic water treatmentsemiconductor researchgas sensing devicesoptoelectronic applicationsenvironmental remediation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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