Zn8 As4 O16

semiconductor
· Zn8 As4 O16

Zn8As4O16 is an oxoarsenide semiconductor compound containing zinc and arsenic in a mixed-valence oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of complex metal arsenates and represents a research-phase compound of interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Its potential applications span optoelectronic devices, photocatalysis, and specialized sensor technologies where the semiconductor band gap and crystal structure may enable functionality; however, the compound remains primarily studied in academic and laboratory settings, with industrial adoption limited by synthesis complexity, arsenic handling concerns, and competing alternatives in most practical device categories.

photocatalytic materials (research)semiconductor optoelectronics (emerging)solid-state chemistry (experimental)sensor devices (niche applications)arsenic-based compounds (specialized)

Compliance & Regulations

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Band Gap(Eg)
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Quality & Standards

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