Mg2 C4 O8

semiconductor

· Mg2 C4 O8

Mg₂C₄O₈ is an experimental magnesium-based semiconductor compound combining metallic and organic components in a layered crystal structure. This material family is primarily investigated in solid-state chemistry and materials research for potential optoelectronic and energy storage applications, though it remains largely in the research phase without established industrial production. Its layered architecture and mixed-valence composition make it a candidate for studies in photocatalysis, photodetection, and as a precursor material for derived ceramics or carbides.

photocatalysis researchsemiconductor developmentenergy storage (experimental)photodetection devicessolid-state materials researchlayered compound synthesis

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.544	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.768	eV/atom	—

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Mg2 C4 O8

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