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Zn4 Si4 O12

semiconductor

· Zn4 Si4 O12

Zn₄Si₄O₁₂ is a zinc silicate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-metal oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest, being investigated for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where its band gap and crystal structure offer potential advantages in light emission, sensing, and environmental remediation. Zinc silicates are notable alternatives to traditional oxide semiconductors in applications requiring lower-toxicity, earth-abundant constituents, though this specific stoichiometry remains less commercially established than related phases like willemite (Zn₂SiO₄).

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.675	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.372	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn4 Si4 O12

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