Ba2 Bi2 Cl2 O4

semiconductor

· Ba2 Bi2 Cl2 O4

Ba₂Bi₂Cl₂O₄ is an oxychloride ceramic compound belonging to the bismuth-based oxide family, combining barium, bismuth, chlorine, and oxygen in a layered crystal structure. This is primarily a research material investigated for potential applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and solid-state chemistry, rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The layered oxychloride structure is notable for its potential to exhibit unique electronic and optical properties, making it of interest to researchers exploring bismuth compounds as alternatives to lead-based semiconductors in emerging technologies.

photocatalytic materials (research)optoelectronic devices (experimental)environmental remediation (water treatment studies)lead-free semiconductor alternativesadvanced ceramics research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.298	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.168	eV/atom	—

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Ba2 Bi2 Cl2 O4

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