The wurtzite structure of ZnO in its hexagonal unit cell makes it an II-VI inorganic compound semiconductor. Additionally, due to the broad bandgap and high exciton binding energy, ZnO is considered a ...

Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. ZnO is present in the Earth's crust as the mineral zincite. Properties and applications, both ...