Bi4 P4 O16
semiconductor· Bi4 P4 O16
Bi₄P₄O₁₆ is an inorganic phosphate semiconductor compound containing bismuth, phosphorus, and oxygen. This material belongs to the family of metal phosphate semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications due to bismuth's strong visible-light absorption characteristics. While not yet widely adopted in mainstream industrial production, bismuth phosphates show promise as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in applications requiring earth-abundant, non-toxic materials with tunable bandgaps.
photocatalysis and water treatmentvisible-light semiconductorsoptoelectronic research devicesenvironmental remediationemerging sustainable electronicsbismuth compound research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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