Zn8 As8

semiconductor
· Zn8 As8

Zn8As8 is a binary zinc arsenide compound belonging to the III-V semiconductor family, composed of zinc and arsenic in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and crystal structure make it a candidate for light-emitting devices and solar cells, though it remains largely experimental compared to more mature semiconductors like GaAs or InP. Engineers considering Zn8As8 should note that development remains in early stages; the material's potential advantages in cost or performance must be weighed against the limited availability of processing data and the toxicity concerns associated with arsenic-containing compounds.

optoelectronic devices (experimental)photovoltaic/solar cells (research phase)light-emitting deviceshigh-frequency electronics (theoretical)III-V semiconductor research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.01320
eV—
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1380
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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