Zn4 Cr4 O10
semiconductor· Zn4 Cr4 O10
Zn₄Cr₄O₁₀ is a mixed-valence zinc chromium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the class of transition metal oxides, likely featuring both Zn²⁺ and Cr³⁺/Cr⁶⁺ oxidation states. This material remains primarily in the research phase, investigated for semiconductor and catalytic applications due to its layered or spinel-like crystal structure and redox-active chromium centers. The compound is of interest in materials research for photocatalysis, gas sensing, and potentially functional ceramic applications where chromium's variable oxidation state and zinc's semiconductor properties can be exploited.
photocatalytic materialsgas sensing devicescatalytic substratesexperimental semiconductorschromium compound researchfunctional ceramics
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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