Lu₁Bi₂Cl₁O₄ is an oxyhalide semiconductor compound combining lutetium, bismuth, chlorine, and oxygen in a mixed-anion crystal structure. This is a research-phase material belonging to the broader family of rare-earth bismuth oxyhalides, which have attracted attention for potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications due to their layered crystal structures and tunable bandgaps. The material's stability, electronic properties, and photocatalytic activity under visible light make it a candidate for emerging applications where alternatives like commercial TiO₂ photocatalysts or conventional semiconductors may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,636 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,917.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.545 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.238 | eV/atom | — |