Bi₄O₁₀ is a bismuth oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-valence bismuth oxides, which exhibit semiconducting behavior and photocatalytic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and optoelectronic devices where its bandgap and light-absorption characteristics are advantageous. Engineers evaluating Bi₄O₁₀ should note it competes with other bismuth oxides (such as Bi₂O₃) and emerging perovskite semiconductors in niche applications where cost-effectiveness and scalability are still being optimized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00620 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6750 | eV/atom | — |