Mg₂Mo₄O₁₀ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and molybdenum oxides, belonging to the family of transition-metal oxides studied for electronic and photocatalytic applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in photocatalysis, gas sensing, and optoelectronic devices, where the molybdenum component can provide tunable bandgap and catalytic activity. Its selection over simpler oxides is motivated by the synergistic effects of combining alkaline-earth and transition metals, which can enhance carrier transport and chemical reactivity in energy conversion and environmental remediation applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,853.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,803.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.986 | eV/atom | — |