Zn₂I₄O₁₂ is an iodine-containing zinc oxide semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of mixed-valence metal iodates and oxides. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with interest centered on its potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic properties due to the combination of zinc oxide's wide bandgap characteristics with iodine's redox activity. Engineers evaluating this compound should consider it as an exploratory material for next-generation semiconducting applications rather than an established industrial choice, as its synthesis, stability, and scalability remain under investigation in academic and specialized laboratories.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.145 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6730 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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