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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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