ZnFe2S4 is a sulfide compound belonging to the metal chalcogenide family, composed of zinc and iron sulfides in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and emerging technology interest, with potential applications in energy storage systems (particularly as a cathode or anode material in batteries), photocatalysis, and semiconductor devices where its mixed-metal composition offers tunable electronic properties. Compared to single-element sulfides, the dual-metal structure provides opportunities for enhanced electrochemical performance and optical properties, making it a candidate for next-generation battery chemistries and photoactive materials in advanced catalytic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.480 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.990 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1391 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5526 | eV/atom | — |