Niobium phosphate oxide (Nb₂P₂O₁₀) is a ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the niobium phosphate family, which combines refractory oxide and phosphate chemistry. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring thermal stability, ionic conductivity, or catalytic functionality, as niobium phosphates are investigated for solid-state electrolytes, photocatalysts, and high-temperature structural components. Compared to conventional semiconductors, Nb₂P₂O₁₀ offers potential advantages in corrosive or high-temperature environments where traditional materials degrade, though industrial adoption remains limited outside specialized electrochemistry and materials science contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 122.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.49 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 3.121 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.539 | eV/atom | — |