ZnSN is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of zinc and tin, belonging to the family of binary metal chalcogenides and pnictides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where its electronic properties may be exploited for energy conversion or optoelectronic devices. While not yet widely established in mainstream industrial production, zinc tin compounds are investigated as potential alternatives to lead-based perovskites and other toxic semiconductor materials, particularly for thin-film solar cells, LEDs, and transparent conductive coatings where environmental and health constraints favor lead-free formulations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33.73 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -5.740 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.883 | 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) | 1.946 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.350 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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