Zn2 Ge2 As4

semiconductor

· Zn2 Ge2 As4

Zn₂Ge₂As₄ is a quaternary III-V semiconductor compound belonging to the zinc germanium arsenide family, characterized by a direct bandgap structure that makes it suitable for optoelectronic applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared detection and emission devices, as well as potential applications in high-frequency electronics where its semiconductor properties offer advantages over binary or ternary compounds. Compared to simpler III-V semiconductors, quaternary compounds like Zn₂Ge₂As₄ enable bandgap engineering and lattice-matching flexibility, making them candidates for specialized devices where performance optimization across multiple parameters is critical.

Infrared detectors and sensorsOptoelectronic devicesHigh-frequency semiconductor electronicsResearch and development materialsBandgap-engineered applicationsSpecialized photonic components

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	8,774.8	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	5,531.7	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.4501	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1520	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn2 Ge2 As4

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