Lu₂Bi₆O₁₂ is a rare-earth bismuth oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-valence metal oxides with potential semiconductor or photocatalytic properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for applications requiring specific electronic or optical behavior in oxidizing environments at elevated temperatures. Its combination of lutetium (the heaviest stable rare earth) and bismuth makes it notable in materials science exploration for niche applications where conventional semiconductors or catalysts are unsuitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.184 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.970 | eV/atom | — |