Ag4Te4O12 is a mixed-valence silver tellurate compound belonging to the oxide-based semiconductor family, combining silver, tellurium, and oxygen in a complex ternary structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications due to its semiconductor properties and potential for visible-light absorption. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this family are being investigated for photocatalysis, gas sensing, and potentially radiation detection applications where the combination of heavy elements (Ag, Te) and oxide chemistry offers advantages over traditional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.151 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8000 | eV/atom | — |