Optical constants of ZnS (Zinc sulfide)
Bond 1965: n 0.45–2.4 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Comments
Room temperature.
References
W. L. Bond. Measurement of the refractive indices of several crystals. J. Appl. Phys. 36, 1674-1677 (1965)
Data
Additional information
About Zinc sulfide
Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is a semiconducting material that exhibits either a sphalerite (cubic) or wurtzite (hexagonal) crystal structure. It has a direct bandgap of around 3.68 eV for the cubic form and 3.91 eV for the hexagonal form. Due to its luminescent properties, ZnS has been extensively used in applications like electroluminescent panels, X-ray screens, and phosphorescent materials. Doped ZnS, especially with copper or silver, can produce phosphorescent materials widely used in various displays. ZnS is also employed as a host matrix in many quantum dot applications. Additionally, its infrared transmission capability makes it valuable for infrared optics, and it's frequently used in infrared windows and lenses. Minerals: Sphalerite (mineral of cubic ZnS), Wurtzite (mineral of hexagonal ZnS)
Other names and variations:- ZnS
- Zinc sulphide
- Zinc blende
- Sphalerite
- Wurtzite