Zn4 C8 S8 N8
semiconductor· Zn4 C8 S8 N8
Zn₄C₈S₈N₈ is a mixed-anion semiconductor compound combining zinc with carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen in a structured lattice—representing an experimental quaternary material from the broader family of wide-bandgap and chalcogenide semiconductors. This research-phase compound is being investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and solid-state devices where its tunable electronic structure and multi-anion framework could enable novel band-gap engineering; it remains primarily a laboratory material without established commercial production or deployment.
photocatalytic materials (research)optoelectronic devices (experimental)wide-bandgap semiconductorsphotovoltaic absorbers (emerging)solid-state electronics (exploratory)environmental remediation catalysts (developmental)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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