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
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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