ZnGaON2 is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining zinc, gallium, oxygen, and nitrogen—a member of the oxynitride ceramic family that blends properties of traditional oxides and nitrides. Research into this material focuses on semiconductor and photocatalytic applications where the mixed anion system (O and N) can enable tunable bandgaps and enhanced functional properties compared to binary counterparts. While not yet in widespread commercial use, oxynitrides of this type are investigated for optoelectronic devices, photocatalysis, and advanced ceramic coatings where their structural flexibility and potential for band engineering offer advantages over conventional gallium oxides or nitrides alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000987 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.480 | eV/atom | DFT |
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