Tin dioxide (SnO₂) is a wide-bandgap n-type semiconductor ceramic compound widely used in optoelectronic and sensing applications. It is valued in industries ranging from gas sensors and photocatalysis to transparent conductive coatings and LCD displays, where its combination of optical transparency, electrical conductivity, and chemical stability offers advantages over alternative oxide semiconductors. SnO₂ is also of interest in emerging energy applications such as lithium-ion battery anodes and photovoltaic devices, where its high surface reactivity and tunable properties through doping make it a platform material for research and development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 112.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.472 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.602 | eV/atom | — |