Nb₄Cd₄O₁₄ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound containing niobium and cadmium in a layered or complex crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal oxides and represents a research-phase compound of interest for electronic and photonic applications rather than established industrial production. The niobium-cadmium oxide system is studied primarily in materials research contexts for potential applications in photocatalysis, optical devices, and solid-state electronics, where the combination of niobium's refractory properties and cadmium's semiconducting behavior may offer tunable electronic properties distinct from single-component alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.774 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.949 | eV/atom | — |