In₄Bi₂ is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor compound from the indium-bismuth system, belonging to the family of III-V and related binary semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest for infrared optoelectronics and thermoelectric applications, where its low bandgap and narrow energy structure enable detection or emission in the mid-to-far infrared spectral range. In₄Bi₂ represents an alternative to more established indium antimonide (InSb) and indium arsenide (InAs) systems, potentially offering tunable bandgap properties for specialized sensing and imaging applications where cost or performance trade-offs with conventional materials are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04700 | eV/atom | — |