Bi2CO5 is a bismuth-based oxide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of bismuth carbonates and mixed-valence bismuth oxides. This material is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for photocatalytic applications and energy conversion devices, where its semiconductor bandgap properties can be leveraged for environmental remediation or light-driven chemical processes. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, bismuth oxide semiconductors like Bi2CO5 are notable alternatives to more toxic or scarce photocatalytic materials, offering potential advantages in water treatment, air purification, and solar energy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,806.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,251.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2806 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.420 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.353 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.4289 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -180.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.462 | eV/atom | — |