Nb₁Bi₁O₄ is a ternary oxide semiconductor compound combining niobium and bismuth oxides, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides explored for photocatalytic and electronic applications. This is an experimental material primarily investigated in research contexts for photocatalysis, particularly in environmental remediation and water purification, where bismuth-niobium compounds show promise due to their tunable bandgap and crystalline structure. The material is notable within the photocatalytic oxide family for its potential to improve upon single-component oxide catalysts through synergistic effects between the niobium and bismuth components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 86.12 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.468 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.137 | eV/atom | — |