Sn₂B₈O₁₄ is a tin borate ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-metal borate semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic and photonic devices that exploit the electronic properties of borate glass-ceramic systems. The tin-borate family is notable for its ability to combine the structural flexibility of borate networks with the electronic contribution of tin dopants, making it a candidate for next-generation semiconductor and transparent conducting oxide alternatives where conventional materials face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.754 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.387 | eV/atom | — |