Zn4 Sn4 O12

semiconductor

· Zn4 Sn4 O12

Zn₄Sn₄O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining zinc and tin oxides in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) and wide-bandgap semiconductors. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic applications where its dual-oxide structure offers tunable electrical and optical properties compared to single-component oxides like ITO or SnO₂. Engineers consider this material for transparent electronics, photocatalysis, and gas-sensing applications where the synergistic effects of zinc and tin oxidation states can provide advantages in charge transport or light interaction without requiring rare-earth dopants.

transparent conducting electrodesphotocatalytic coatingsgas sensorsoptoelectronic devicesthin-film research

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.318	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.642	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn4 Sn4 O12

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