Ba₁Mo₄P₂O₁₆ is an inorganic ceramic compound combining barium, molybdenum, and phosphate phases, forming a mixed-metal phosphate system. This material belongs to the family of transition metal phosphates and is primarily of research interest for photocatalytic and electrochemical applications, where the Mo⁶⁺ oxidation state and phosphate framework create favorable band structure and ion-transport characteristics. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are being investigated for visible-light photocatalysis, energy storage, and selective gas sensing due to their layered crystal structure and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.970 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.346 | eV/atom | — |