Mg2 Bi4 O12

semiconductor

· Mg2 Bi4 O12

Mg₂Bi₄O₁₂ is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the magnesium bismuth oxide family, characterized by a mixed-valence structure combining magnesium and bismuth cations in an oxide lattice. This material is primarily of research interest for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, where bismuth-containing oxides are explored as alternatives to lead-based semiconductors for light absorption and charge transport. The compound's potential lies in environmental remediation and photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, though it remains largely in the experimental phase compared to commercialized semiconductor alternatives.

photocatalytic water treatmentvisible-light photocatalysisbismuth oxide semiconductorsenvironmental remediationoptoelectronic researchlead-free semiconductor alternatives

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	12,673.1	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	8,123.1	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.05920	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.266	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Mg2 Bi4 O12

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Environmental

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