Cd₄Pb₂O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound containing cadmium and lead oxides in a pyrochlore or related crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of lead-cadmium oxides that have been investigated primarily in research contexts for their electrical and optical properties, though industrial adoption is limited due to toxicity concerns associated with both cadmium and lead constituents. The compound is notable in solid-state chemistry for its structural complexity and potential ferroelectric or semiconducting behavior, but practical engineering applications remain restricted to specialized research settings where toxicity can be controlled.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.120 | eV/atom | — |