Nb3CuO8 is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining niobium and copper in a complex crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition-metal oxides and remains primarily a research compound rather than an established commercial material. Interest in this compound centers on its potential electronic and catalytic properties within the broader class of copper-niobium oxide systems, which are explored for applications requiring specific defect chemistry, mixed-valence behavior, or photocatalytic activity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1969 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.470 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.7430 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.429 | eV/atom | — |