ZnTe₂ is a zinc telluride ceramic compound belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family, characterized by a layered crystal structure with zinc and tellurium constituents. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, including infrared detectors, nonlinear optical devices, and potential photocatalytic systems. While ZnTe₂ remains largely experimental compared to its parent compound ZnTe, it is notable for its tunable bandgap and potential cost advantages over some III-V semiconductors, making it of interest for specialized sensing and energy conversion applications where its unique layered properties can be exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2407 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.2297 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08285 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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