Lithium bismuth borate (Li₁Bi₁B₂O₅) is an inorganic ceramic semiconductor compound combining lithium, bismuth, and borate constituents. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for optical and electronic applications where bismuth-containing oxides offer potential advantages in photonic devices, scintillators, and radiation detection systems due to bismuth's high atomic number and strong X-ray interaction cross-section. The borate framework provides structural flexibility and can be engineered for specific bandgap and transparency requirements, making it relevant where conventional oxides (silicates, alumina) fall short in radiation sensitivity or nonlinear optical performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.18 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.99 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.714 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.213 | eV/atom | — |