Sn₄P₄O₁₆ is an inorganic phosphate-based semiconductor compound containing tin, phosphorus, and oxygen. This material belongs to the family of metal phosphates and oxyphosphates, which are primarily of research and emerging technology interest rather than established commercial materials. Potential applications include photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and energy storage systems, where the bandgap and electronic structure of metal phosphates are being explored for next-generation devices; however, this specific composition remains largely in the developmental stage and is not yet widely adopted in mainstream industrial production.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.886 | eV/atom | — |