ZnGeO₂S is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining zinc, germanium, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed anion material that blends oxide and sulfide chemistry to achieve tunable electronic and optical properties. This is a research-phase compound being investigated for optoelectronic applications where the bandgap and crystal structure can be engineered by varying composition; it belongs to the broader family of ternary and quaternary semiconductors that offer alternatives to binary compounds like ZnO or GaAs when wider bandgap tunability or specific photocatalytic activity is needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.00000743 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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