Cu₄Te₄O₁₂ is a mixed-valence copper tellurium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal tellurates, a class of materials studied primarily in condensed matter physics and materials research. This composition represents an experimental or research-phase semiconductor with potential interest in thermoelectric applications, photocatalysis, and solid-state physics due to the complex electronic interactions between copper and tellurium oxide frameworks. The material is not yet established in mainstream industrial production but exemplifies the broader exploration of quaternary metal oxide semiconductors for next-generation energy conversion and environmental remediation technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9170 | eV/atom | — |