Cr₆O₈ is a mixed-valence chromium oxide semiconductor compound composed of chromium and oxygen in a 6:8 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of transition metal oxides and exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than as an established commercial product. Potential applications include electrochemical devices, catalysis, and thin-film electronics where mixed oxidation states of chromium enable tunable electronic properties; however, the material remains relatively unexplored compared to more common chromium oxides like Cr₂O₃ or CrO₂.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.806 | eV/atom | — |