Zn₂Sn₂Sb₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the family of zinc-tin-antimony materials, which are being investigated as potential alternatives to traditional lead-based thermoelectric and optoelectronic semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in thermoelectric energy conversion and mid-infrared optoelectronic applications, where its layered crystal structure and band gap characteristics may enable efficient thermal-to-electrical conversion or infrared detection without the toxicity concerns of lead-containing competitors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.83 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.56 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01300 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05300 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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