Zn₂FeS₃ is an iron-zinc sulfide compound belonging to the family of metal sulfides, which are typically studied for semiconductor, photovoltaic, and electrochemical applications. While not a commodity structural material, this compound is primarily of research interest for thin-film solar cells, photoelectrochemical water splitting, and potentially as an anode material in advanced battery systems. Engineers consider sulfide compounds in these domains because of their tunable bandgaps and mixed-metal compositions that can enhance charge transport and light absorption compared to single-element alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,732 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,182.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1433 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.833 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1486 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6364 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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