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
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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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