Zn4 Sn4 O8
semiconductor· Zn4 Sn4 O8
Zn₄Sn₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining zinc and tin oxides in a 1:1 ratio. This compound belongs to the family of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) and wide-bandgap semiconductors, though it remains primarily a research material rather than an established commercial product. It is of interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where the combined properties of ZnO and SnO₂ may offer advantages in charge transport, optical transparency, and chemical stability compared to single-oxide alternatives.
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Compliance & Regulations
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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