O4Sn4 is an experimental tin oxide compound belonging to the semiconductor materials family, with a composition-controlled structure that influences its electronic and mechanical properties. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where tin oxides are explored as alternatives to more conventional semiconductors due to their potential for bandgap tuning and earth-abundant constituent elements. The compound's mechanical stiffness and brittleness characteristics are typical of oxide ceramics, making it relevant for studies in transparent conducting oxides and photovoltaic device engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 47.82 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.429 | eV/atom | — |