Zn₂H₂ is a zinc hydride compound belonging to the class of metal hydrides, which are materials that incorporate hydrogen into a metallic lattice structure. This is an experimental/research material studied primarily for hydrogen storage applications and as a potential precursor in semiconductor and optoelectronic device fabrication. Zinc hydride compounds are of interest to researchers exploring energy storage solutions and alternative semiconductor pathways, though they remain largely in the laboratory phase with limited commercial deployment compared to conventional semiconductor materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4090 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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