Nb4 Bi4 O16

semiconductor

· Nb4 Bi4 O16

Nb₄Bi₄O₁₆ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor belonging to the niobium-bismuth oxide family, typically studied as a layered or tungsten-bronze-type structure with potential ferroelectric or photocatalytic properties. This compound remains primarily in the research phase, investigated for applications requiring semiconducting oxides with specific electronic or optical functionality rather than as an established commercial material. The niobium-bismuth oxide family is notable for combining the structural versatility of niobium oxides with bismuth's tendency to enhance ferroelectric behavior and visible-light absorption, making it a candidate for next-generation functional ceramics.

photocatalytic materials (research)ferroelectric compounds (exploratory)semiconductor oxidesthin-film depositionenvironmental remediation (research phase)optoelectronic device development

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.905	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.222	eV/atom	—

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Nb4 Bi4 O16

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