Zn4 F8
semiconductor· Zn4 F8
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.
experimental optoelectronicsUV-transparent optical windowsradiation detection researchwide-bandgap semiconductor developmentphotonic materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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