Bi₄As₄O₁₆ is a bismuth arsenate compound belonging to the family of metal oxyarsenates, classified as a semiconductor material with a layered or framework crystal structure. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and optical properties rather than an established commercial material. The bismuth arsenate family shows promise in optoelectronic applications, photocatalysis, and solid-state physics due to bismuth's strong spin-orbit coupling and the tunable bandgap characteristics common in mixed-metal oxyanion compounds, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 95.81 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 44.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.466 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.408 | eV/atom | — |