ZnSn2O5 is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of zinc and tin oxides, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxide ceramics. While not a widely commercialized material, it is primarily studied in research contexts for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where zinc-tin oxide systems are explored as alternatives to conventional semiconductors due to their potential for tunable band gaps and improved chemical stability. Engineers evaluating this material should consider it as an emerging candidate for niche applications rather than an established engineering ceramic, with potential advantages in applications requiring specific electrical or optical properties where conventional oxides fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,250.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,916.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2122 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.003 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.373 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000395 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00271 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -62.92 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 323.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09700 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.648 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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