Ce2O4 is a cerium oxide semiconductor compound that exists in the rare-earth oxide family, representing an intermediate oxidation state of cerium between CeO2 and Ce2O3. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for applications requiring mixed-valence cerium oxides, which exhibit unique oxygen-deficiency properties and redox activity not found in fully oxidized or reduced cerium phases. Industrial interest centers on catalysis, oxygen storage materials, and solid-state electrochemistry, where the variable oxidation state of cerium enables efficient oxygen transport and surface reactions at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 196.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8841 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.289 | eV/atom | — |