Zn4 Ge4 N8
semiconductor· Zn4 Ge4 N8
Zn₄Ge₄N₈ is a quaternary nitride semiconductor compound combining zinc, germanium, and nitrogen in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of III-V and related nitride semiconductors, which are primarily of research interest for advanced optoelectronic and high-temperature applications. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, nitride semiconductors like this are investigated for potential use in wide-bandgap electronics, UV emitters, and high-power/high-frequency devices where conventional semiconductors reach their performance limits.
research semiconductorswide-bandgap optoelectronicshigh-temperature electronicsUV light sourcesexperimental power devicesmaterial science development
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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