Zn2 Ge1 S4

semiconductor

· Zn2 Ge1 S4

Zn₂GeS₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the II-IV-VI₂ family, composed of zinc, germanium, and sulfur. This material is primarily explored in research and developmental applications for optoelectronic and photonic devices, where its direct bandgap and crystalline structure make it a candidate for light emission, detection, and nonlinear optical applications. Compared to more established semiconductors like GaAs or ZnSe, Zn₂GeS₄ offers potential advantages in cost and availability of constituent elements, though it remains less commercialized and is the subject of ongoing materials characterization and device development work.

photonic devicesoptoelectronic researchnonlinear optical applicationsinfrared detectionlight-emitting devicessemiconductor research

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	6,637.9	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	4,122	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.255	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6580	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn2 Ge1 S4

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