ZnTc
semiconductor· ZnTc
ZnTc (zinc telluride) is a II-VI binary semiconductor compound featuring a zinc cation paired with tellurium, forming a direct bandgap material with cubic zinc blende crystal structure. It is primarily investigated in research and specialized optoelectronic applications, particularly for infrared detection and photovoltaic devices where its bandgap and optical properties offer potential advantages over more conventional semiconductors. ZnTc remains largely a research-phase material rather than a commodity semiconductor, making it attractive for engineers developing next-generation infrared sensors, space-qualified detectors, or exploring alternative absorber layers in niche photovoltaic architectures.
infrared detectorsphotovoltaic researchspace opticsthermal imaging sensorsX-ray scintillation (potential)compound semiconductor development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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