Ga₄Bi₄O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining gallium and bismuth in a layered perovskite-related structure. This material is primarily of research interest for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of two metal cations creates tunable electronic properties distinct from single-metal oxides. Engineers and materials researchers evaluate this compound for emerging technologies where visible-light activity and band-gap engineering are critical, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial adoption compared to more established binary oxide semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.133 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.682 | eV/atom | — |