ZnCr4S8 is a quaternary sulfide compound combining zinc and chromium with sulfur, representing a rare earth or transition metal sulfide chemistry that falls outside conventional commercial alloy families. This material is primarily of research interest for electronic, photonic, or catalytic applications where mixed-valence transition metal sulfides show promise; it is not widely established in mainstream industrial production. Engineers would consider this material for advanced applications requiring specific electrical conductivity, optical properties, or catalytic behavior in specialized research or emerging technology contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1354 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.240 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09470 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6628 | eV/atom | — |