Ag12B4O12 is a mixed-valence silver borate compound belonging to the oxide semiconductor family, combining silver metal with borate and oxygen components. This material exists primarily in research and materials science contexts as a potential functional semiconductor; the silver-borate system is of academic interest for exploring mixed ionic-electronic conduction and photocatalytic properties, though industrial adoption remains limited. Engineering interest centers on potential applications in advanced ceramics, photocatalysis, and ionic conductors, where the layered borate structure and silver's high mobility could offer advantages over conventional semiconducting oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.119 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.022 | eV/atom | — |