Cd₄Ge₄O₁₂ is a ternary oxide semiconductor compound containing cadmium, germanium, and oxygen, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential semiconducting or photonic properties. This is primarily a research material studied for its electronic and optical characteristics rather than a mature commercial material; it exemplifies the broader class of complex oxides being investigated for photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and solid-state device applications where tunable band gaps and mixed-metal coordination can offer advantages over single-element semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.036 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.493 | eV/atom | — |