Sn8O16 is a tin oxide semiconductor compound that represents a mixed-valence or complex tin-oxygen phase. This material belongs to the broader family of tin oxides (SnO and SnO2), which are n-type semiconductors widely studied for transparent conductive applications and gas sensing. Sn8O16 is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in transparent electronics, tin oxide heterostructures, and advanced sensing devices where its specific crystal structure and electronic properties may offer advantages over simpler binary tin oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8281 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.672 | eV/atom | — |