Sb₄Te₄Cl₄O₁₂ is an antimony tellurium oxychloride compound belonging to the mixed-valence semiconductor family, combining Group 15 and Group 16 elements with halide and oxide anions. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its layered anionic structure and variable oxidation states may enable tunable electronic properties. The material represents an exploratory approach to engineering narrow-bandgap semiconductors for energy conversion and sensing, though practical device adoption remains limited to specialized laboratory investigations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,994.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,448.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.318 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.197 | eV/atom | — |