Ca₄Ti₄Ge₄O₂₀ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining calcium, titanium, and germanium—a quaternary oxide that belongs to the family of complex perovskite-related structures. This is primarily a research material rather than a commercial product, studied for its potential electronic and photonic properties arising from the combination of Ti⁴⁺ and Ge⁴⁺ cations in an ordered oxide framework. Interest in such compounds centers on their potential as wide-bandgap semiconductors or functional ceramics for photocatalysis, optoelectronics, or solid-state device applications where the mixed-valence metal coordination offers tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.783 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.813 | eV/atom | — |