Mg₂O₂ is a magnesium oxide-based semiconductor compound that represents an emerging material in the broader family of metal oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily under investigation in research contexts for potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where its semiconducting properties could enable new functionality beyond conventional magnesium oxide ceramics. Interest in this composition stems from its potential use in UV-responsive devices and photocatalysis, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established oxide semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,651.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,060.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.798 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.910 | eV/atom | — |