Zn₃S₃ is a binary zinc sulfide compound belonging to the semiconductor material class, representing a stoichiometric variant within the zinc chalcogenide family. This compound is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where zinc sulfide semiconductors are valued for their wide bandgap properties and potential in UV-visible light emission and detection. Zn₃S₃ may offer distinct electronic and structural properties compared to more common ZnS polymorphs, making it relevant for engineered thin films, phosphors, or specialty photonic devices where tailored band structure is advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,465.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,793.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.120 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8840 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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