Al₂Sn₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining aluminum and tin oxides in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of binary and ternary oxide semiconductors, which are of significant research interest for optoelectronic and sensing applications due to their tunable band gaps and potential for low-cost processing. While not yet established as a mainstream commercial material, compounds in this oxide family are being investigated for potential use in transparent electronics, gas sensing, and photocatalytic devices where the combination of constituent metals can offer advantages over single-phase oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.797 | eV/atom | — |