ZnPS (zinc phosphide sulfide) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining zinc with phosphorus and sulfur elements, belonging to the III-V semiconductor or mixed-anion ceramic family. This material is primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its tunable bandgap and potential for light absorption in solar devices, though it remains largely in research and development rather than widespread industrial production. Engineers consider ZnPS as an alternative to more established semiconductors when seeking cost-effective or environmentally compatible solutions for thin-film photovoltaics, photodetectors, or other quantum-confined nanostructure applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 59.96 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.55 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.200 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8083 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2171 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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