ZnSb₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining zinc and antimony, belonging to the family of binary semiconducting ceramics. It is primarily investigated as a thermoelectric material and semiconductor for energy conversion and electronic applications, where its thermal and electrical properties make it of interest for devices requiring efficient heat-to-electricity conversion or specialized electronic functions. While not yet widely commercialized compared to established thermoelectric materials, ZnSb₂ represents an active area of research in solid-state physics and materials engineering, particularly for applications where cost-effectiveness and abundance of constituent elements offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.585 | 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) | 0.1087 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08075 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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