Zn2 I4 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Zn2 I4

semiconductor

· Zn2 I4

Zn₂I₄ is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of zinc and iodine, belonging to the family of metal halide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its direct bandgap and ionic-covalent bonding characteristics make it potentially valuable for light emission, detection, or energy conversion devices. Compared to more mature semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide, Zn₂I₄ remains largely in the development phase, with investigation focused on thin-film growth, crystal quality, and integration into emerging device architectures for next-generation electronics and photonics.

experimental semiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicesthin-film photovoltaicsradiation detectionphotoluminescence studieshalide perovskite alternatives

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.01060	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.4100	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn2 I4

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