Ba₄Cu₄O₈ is a mixed-valence copper oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of layered perovskite-related oxides, which are typically investigated for their electronic and magnetic properties. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for potential applications in superconductivity, magnetism, and solid-state electronics, as copper oxide systems are known to exhibit interesting charge-transfer and correlated electron phenomena. The compound represents an exploratory composition within high-temperature superconductor precursor materials and functional ceramics, though practical engineering applications remain largely in the development phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.113 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.742 | eV/atom | — |