Ni₄Se₄O₁₂ is a mixed-valence nickel selenate oxide compound that functions as a semiconductor material, combining nickel, selenium, and oxygen in a structured lattice. This compound belongs to the family of transition metal oxyselenides and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. The material shows promise in energy storage applications (such as battery electrodes and supercapacitors), photocatalysis, and electronic device development, where its semiconductor properties and mixed oxidation states enable electron transfer and ionic transport—making it potentially valuable where conventional oxides or selenides alone fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8040 | eV/atom | — |