Rh₂O₄ is a rhodium oxide semiconductor compound that belongs to the transition metal oxide family, known for its mixed-valence electronic structure and potential catalytic properties. While primarily investigated in materials research and catalysis applications rather than established industrial production, this compound is of interest for photocatalytic processes, gas sensing, and electrochemical devices where its semiconductor behavior and rhodium-based chemistry offer advantages in selective reactions. Its rarity and research-phase status make it most relevant to specialized applications in environmental remediation, sensing systems, and advanced catalytic converters rather than high-volume engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 36,597.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,041.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9870 | eV/atom | — |