Mg4I8O24 is an inorganic semiconductor compound combining magnesium, iodine, and oxygen in an oxyiodide crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of mixed-halide oxides and remains primarily in research and development phases, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photocatalysis, and solid-state ionics where its semiconducting properties and ionic conductivity could be exploited. Engineers would consider this compound for emerging technologies requiring materials with tunable bandgaps or ionic transport capabilities, though maturity and scalability remain under investigation compared to established semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.79 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.29 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.165 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.005 | eV/atom | — |