Bi4 B4 O12

semiconductor

· Bi4 B4 O12

Bi₄B₄O₁₂ is a bismuth borate ceramic compound belonging to the oxyborate family of semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its band structure and optical properties are of interest. Bismuth borate ceramics are explored as potential alternatives in scintillation detection, nonlinear optical devices, and radiation-sensing applications due to bismuth's high atomic number and the tunable electronic properties achievable through borate glass/ceramic matrices.

scintillation detectorsoptoelectronic researchradiation sensingnonlinear optical devicesphotonic materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	79.84	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	38.93	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.034	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.017	eV/atom	—

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Bi4 B4 O12

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