Bi4 Te4 O16
semiconductor· Bi4 Te4 O16
Bi₄Te₄O₁₆ is a bismuth tellurium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-valence metal oxides with layered crystal structures. This material is primarily investigated in thermoelectric and photocatalytic research rather than established commercial production, with potential applications leveraging the electronic properties inherited from bismuth telluride and the oxide framework's structural stability. Engineers would consider this compound for next-generation thermal-to-electric energy conversion or environmental remediation applications where the combination of bismuth and tellurium oxides offers advantages in bandgap engineering and charge carrier mobility compared to single-phase alternatives.
Thermoelectric devicesPhotocatalytic water treatmentWaste heat recoveryResearch semiconductorsLayered oxide electronics
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
Regulatory Screening
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