ZnAlO₂S is a mixed-metal oxide-sulfide ceramic compound combining zinc, aluminum, oxygen, and sulfur—a relatively understudied material that bridges oxide and chalcogenide ceramic chemistry. This compound is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the combined zinc-aluminum oxide framework with sulfide anion substitution may offer tunable bandgap and enhanced light absorption compared to conventional zinc oxide or aluminum oxide ceramics. Its use remains largely experimental; potential advantages over alternatives include the possibility of improved photocatalytic performance or novel electrical properties, though limited published data means industrial adoption is minimal.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9761 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.160 | eV/atom | DFT |
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