Zn₂Fe₂O₆ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor composed of zinc and iron in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing a compound within the broader family of spinel and related iron-zinc oxide systems. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for photocatalytic and electrochemical applications, where its narrow bandgap and mixed-valence iron-zinc structure offer potential advantages over single-component oxides like Fe₂O₃ or ZnO. Industrial adoption remains limited; the compound appears most relevant in emerging energy conversion and environmental remediation contexts where engineered bandgap tuning and dual-metal activity are beneficial.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01280 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.449 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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