Pb8O12 is a mixed-valence lead oxide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of reduced lead oxides, featuring a complex crystal structure with both Pb(II) and Pb(IV) oxidation states. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for applications in electronic and photonic devices where its semiconducting properties and potential defect chemistry can be exploited; it is not widely used in high-volume industrial production, but represents a materials platform for investigating mixed-valence oxide semiconductors and their potential in optoelectronic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.095 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.110 | eV/atom | — |