ZnNi2GeS4

metal

· JVASP-155478· ZnNi2GeS4

ZnNi₂GeS₄ is a quaternary sulfide compound combining zinc, nickel, and germanium in a sulfide matrix, representing an experimental semiconductor or functional material rather than a conventional structural alloy. This composition belongs to the family of multi-element chalcogenides, which are actively researched for thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and optoelectronic applications where tunable band gaps and crystal structures offer advantages over binary or ternary alternatives. While not yet commercially widespread, quaternary sulfides like this are of particular interest in materials research for their potential to achieve improved efficiency in energy conversion devices through compositional engineering.

thermoelectric energy conversionphotovoltaic researchsemiconductor device developmentoptoelectronic materialsexperimental materials researchchalcogenide compound studies

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1581	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.09580	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4389	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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ZnNi2GeS4

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