Zn4 Si4 N8

semiconductor
· Zn4 Si4 N8

Zn₄Si₄N₈ is a quaternary nitride semiconductor compound combining zinc, silicon, and nitrogen in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal nitride semiconductors and represents an emerging research compound rather than an established commercial product; it is being investigated for its potential as a wide-bandgap semiconductor with applications requiring thermal stability and chemical resistance. The zinc–silicon–nitrogen system offers design flexibility for tuning electronic and optoelectronic properties, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation power electronics, UV optics, or high-temperature sensing applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.

wide-bandgap semiconductorshigh-temperature electronicsUV optoelectronicspower device researchthermal management systemsemerging semiconductor materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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