Ca₄Bi₄O₁₂ is a bismuth-calcium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides, typically investigated for semiconductor and photocatalytic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and environmental remediation due to the photosensitive properties of bismuth oxides. Engineers evaluating this compound should consider it within the context of emerging semiconductor ceramics where bismuth-based materials offer advantages in visible-light-responsive applications compared to traditional metal oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.032 | eV/atom | — |