Zn8 S8 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Zn8 S8

semiconductor

· Zn8 S8

Zn8S8 is a zinc sulfide-based semiconductor compound with a stoichiometric zinc-to-sulfur ratio, belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its direct bandgap and luminescent properties make it relevant for light-emitting devices, photodetectors, and window materials in photovoltaic systems. Engineers select zinc sulfide compounds when wide bandgap semiconductors are needed for UV-visible applications, thermal stability in harsh environments, or as transparent conducting layers where traditional silicon-based semiconductors are unsuitable.

optoelectronic devicesphosphor materialsphotovoltaic windowsUV detectorsresearch semiconductorstransparent ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	72.19	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	32.95	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.110	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8850	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn8 S8

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