Sc₄I₄O₄ is an experimental mixed-anion semiconductor compound containing scandium, iodine, and oxygen. This material belongs to an emerging class of hybrid halide-oxide semiconductors being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where conventional semiconductors face limitations. Research into such compounds focuses on tunable bandgaps, potential high carrier mobility, and the ability to engineer electronic properties through anion mixing—making them candidates for next-generation solar cells, light-emitting devices, and radiation detectors, though practical device integration remains largely in the laboratory phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.26 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.65 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.946 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.713 | eV/atom | — |