Zn₄O₈ is a zinc oxide-based semiconductor compound that represents a stoichiometric zinc oxide phase with potential applications in optoelectronic and sensing devices. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with investigations focused on its electrical and optical properties for next-generation semiconductor applications. The zinc oxide family is valued in industry for UV detection, transparent conductive coatings, and gas sensing, making Zn₄O₈ a candidate material where the specific oxygen-to-zinc ratio may offer tuned bandgap or defect characteristics compared to conventional ZnO.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 150.4 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.66 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.379 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9050 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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