ZnS31 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

ZnS31

ceramic

· JVASP-132518· ZnS31

ZnS31 is a zinc sulfide ceramic compound, likely a controlled composition variant of zinc sulfide used in optical and electronic applications. Zinc sulfide ceramics are valued for their wide optical transmission window spanning the visible through infrared spectrum, making them essential in thermal imaging, infrared optics, and semiconductor device windows where materials must transmit or emit across broad wavelength ranges. Notable for its hardness and chemical stability, ZnS competes with materials like diamond and sapphire in specialized optics but offers superior IR transparency at lower cost, driving adoption in defense systems, night vision, and industrial thermal sensors.

infrared optics and windowsthermal imaging componentssemiconductor device packagingprotective dome coversphotoluminescent applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.07854	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.628	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.05830	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.01340	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

ZnS31

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental