O8Mg2In4 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and indium with oxygen, belonging to the family of ternary oxide semiconductors. This is a research-phase material studied for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the mixed-metal oxide composition may offer tunable bandgap properties and enhanced carrier transport compared to binary oxide semiconductors. Engineers would consider this compound for next-generation thin-film devices or transparent electronics applications where magnesium and indium oxides show complementary properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.073 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.053 | eV/atom | — |