Zn₄Fe₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining zinc and iron oxides in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This compound belongs to the family of spinel-related oxides and is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications leveraging its semiconducting properties and potential magnetic behavior. Industrial interest centers on photocatalysis, gas sensing, and magnetism-based devices, where the dual-metal composition offers tunable electronic properties compared to single-component oxides like ZnO or Fe₂O₃ alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 92.83 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.860 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.179 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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