Ge3Bi2O9 is a germanate-bismuth oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential applications in photonic and electronic materials. This is primarily a research-stage material; germanate-bismuth ceramics are investigated for their optical properties, thermal stability, and potential use in radiation detection or scintillation applications where the combination of heavy elements (Bi, Ge) offers favorable interactions with electromagnetic radiation. The material's notable characteristic is the incorporation of bismuth, which can impart radiation-absorbing capacity and potentially useful dielectric or luminescent properties compared to single-component oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.2199 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 2.933 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -197.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04630 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.614 | eV/atom | — |