ZnAlO3 is a zinc aluminate ceramic compound combining zinc oxide and aluminum oxide in a ternary oxide system. This material is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications for its potential as a transparent conducting oxide (TCO), photocatalyst, or wide-bandgap semiconductor, positioning it as an alternative or complement to more established materials like ITO or ZnO in optoelectronic and catalytic contexts. Industrial adoption remains limited compared to mature competitors, making it most relevant for engineers exploring next-generation transparent electronics, environmental remediation, or specialized optical coatings where material novelty and specific property combinations offer advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.2484 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.756 | eV/atom | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 0.8200 | eV/atom | DFT |
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