Al₄Cu₂O₈ is a mixed-valence oxide semiconductor compound combining aluminum, copper, and oxygen in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary metal oxides and represents a research-phase compound rather than an established industrial material; it is primarily of interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science for understanding crystal structure and electronic transport in multi-cation oxide systems. Potential applications center on advanced electronics and photocatalysis, where mixed-metal oxides offer tunable bandgaps and catalytic activity, though this specific composition requires further development and characterization for practical engineering use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.643 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.506 | eV/atom | — |