BiWO3
ceramic· BiWO3
Bismuth tungstate (BiWO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining bismuth and tungsten oxides, notable for its photocatalytic properties and relatively high density. It is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications for environmental remediation (photocatalytic degradation of pollutants under visible light) and as a component in advanced ceramics, though it remains less mature than widely deployed alternatives like titanium dioxide. Engineers consider BiWO₃ when visible-light photocatalytic activity and bismuth-based chemistry offer advantages over conventional catalysts, particularly in water treatment and self-cleaning surface technologies.
photocatalytic water treatmentvisible-light catalysisenvironmental remediationself-cleaning coatingsadvanced ceramics researchpollutant degradation
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3474 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)3 entries | 0.000 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.03793 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5257 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries | -1.414 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.5600 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.378 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.