The nitrides of aluminium, gallium and indium have the hexagonal wurtzite structure. The nitride of boron, the lightest of the group III elements, has a graphite-like hexagonal layer lattice.

Zinc sulfide (ZnS), a naturally occurring salt, is the main source of zinc. It has two common crystalline forms (polymorphs): Sphalerite (“zinc blende”), with a cubic crystal structure, is the form ...

The best known semiconductors—germanium and silicon—have the diamond structure and many semiconducting compounds of interest have the closely related structures of zinc blende and chalcopyrite.

New electrode on board: zinc blende type β-SiC anode materials for lithium-ion batteries Scientists present a simple methodology for the synthesis of novel β-SiC nanoparticle-based anode ...

Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnO. It occurs as a white powder that is nearly insoluble in water. It crystallizes in two main forms, hexagonal wurtzite and cubic ...