Ba₁Zn₁Cu₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining barium, zinc, and copper in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in electronic and photonic applications, with the copper-zinc oxide framework offering tunable electronic properties characteristic of p-type semiconductors. The material represents active exploration within the broader family of multinary metal oxides for next-generation semiconductor devices where conventional binary oxides prove limiting.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9340 | eV/atom | — |