Zn₄Sb₄O₁₂ is an oxysalt semiconductor compound combining zinc and antimony oxides, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential thermoelectric and photocatalytic properties. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy conversion and environmental remediation applications, where its semiconductor characteristics and structural stability offer advantages in converting thermal gradients to electrical current or degrading pollutants under light exposure. Interest in this compound stems from its potential to provide cost-effective alternatives to rare-earth-based semiconductors in specialized thermal and optical devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 152.4 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.60 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00610 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.392 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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