Zn₄F₈ is a zinc fluoride compound that functions as a semiconductor material, belonging to the broader class of metal fluoride semiconductors. This is primarily a research and developmental material investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications due to the wide bandgap characteristics typical of fluoride-based semiconductors. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, zinc fluoride compounds are of interest to researchers exploring alternatives to conventional semiconductors for UV-transparent optics, solid-state lighting, and high-energy radiation detection systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 101.3 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 33.17 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.770 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.444 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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