Zn₄Si₂O₈ is a zinc silicate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-metal oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where its band gap and crystal structure make it potentially useful for light emission, UV sensing, or environmental remediation under laboratory conditions. While not yet widely adopted in high-volume industrial production, zinc silicates represent an emerging class of earth-abundant alternatives to rare-earth-doped phosphors and wide-band-gap semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.949 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.170 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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