Zn8 P16

semiconductor
· Zn8 P16

Zn₈P₁₆ is a zinc phosphide compound semiconductor belonging to the III–V analogue family, composed of zinc and phosphorus in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and semiconductor properties make it a candidate for light emission, detection, or energy conversion devices. While less commercially established than gallium arsenide or indium phosphide, zinc phosphide compounds are investigated for cost-effective alternatives in space-grade solar cells, UV detectors, and integrated photonic circuits due to their potential for improved radiation hardness and abundance of constituent elements.

photovoltaic researchoptoelectronic devicesspace solar cellsUV detectionwide-bandgap semiconductorsexperimental compound semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
1.473
eV—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2640
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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