Is it possible to use Zener diodes in the same manner as typical pn junction diodes?

Zener diodes cannot be used for applications such as rectification.

In the forward-biased state, a Zener diode also exhibits characteristics similar to other pn junction diodes, but Toshiba does not provide any guarantee for these characteristics.
Use other diodes for forward-biased operation.

Fig. 1 Zener diode I-V characteristics
Fig. 1 Zener diode I-V characteristics

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