Mg₄Cr₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and chromium in a crystalline ceramic structure. This material belongs to the spinel or related oxide family and is primarily of research interest for applications requiring semiconducting oxides with specific electronic and mechanical properties. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this class show promise in catalysis, gas sensing, and advanced ceramics where the combination of multiple metal cations enables tunable electronic behavior and thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,139.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,539.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.177 | eV/atom | — |