ZnHO

ZnHO is a thermodynamically stable wide-band-gap oxide material utilized in the research of transparent electronics and semiconductor applications.

Overview

About ZnHO

ZnHO is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a member of the transparent conducting oxide class, it exhibits a wide-band-gap electronic character that makes it a subject of interest for optoelectronic research. Its structural diversity is highlighted by its appearance across multiple material databases.

This material is primarily studied for its potential roles in transparent electronics and specialized semiconductor applications. By leveraging its inherent stability and electronic properties, researchers investigate how ZnHO can contribute to the development of next-generation thin-film devices and insulating layers.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for ZnHO, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.99–3.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ZnHO is used.

Transparent electronics researchThin-film semiconductor developmentOptoelectronic device studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZnHO, answered from cross-validated data.

What is ZnHO?

ZnHO is a thermodynamically stable wide-band-gap oxide material utilized in the research of transparent electronics and semiconductor applications.

More questions
What is ZnHO used for?
ZnHO is used in transparent electronics research, thin-film semiconductor development, and optoelectronic device studies.
What is the band gap of ZnHO?
ZnHO has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.99–3.21 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is ZnHO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.21 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is ZnHO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ZnHO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ZnHO are known?
16 structures of ZnHO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZnHO contain?
ZnHO contains H, O, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for ZnHO come from?
ZnHO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Within the diverse landscape of transparent conducting oxides, ZnHO occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established industrial standards like ZnO. While ZnO is widely utilized for its conductive properties, ZnHO represents a more specialized structural configuration that complements the functional diversity found in complex oxides such as BaSnO3 and ZnGa2O4.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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