Pb₄O₄ is a mixed-valence lead oxide semiconductor, a rare mixed oxidation state compound within the lead oxide family that bridges properties between PbO (litharge) and PbO₂. This material remains primarily of research interest for fundamental materials science studies rather than established industrial production; it is investigated for potential applications in advanced ceramics, photocatalysis, and solid-state electronics where its unique electronic structure and intermediate oxidation states may offer distinct advantages over conventional lead oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,435 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,434.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.292 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.228 | eV/atom | — |