Na₄Bi₂O₆ is an inorganic oxide semiconductor compound containing sodium and bismuth, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential photocatalytic and optoelectronic properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, studied for applications in photocatalysis, where bismuth oxides are known to respond to visible light and enable environmental remediation processes. Its notable feature compared to conventional semiconductors is the potential for visible-light activity combined with relatively earth-abundant constituent elements, making it attractive for sustainable energy and environmental engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.518 | eV/atom | — |