Sr₄N₈O₂₄ is a strontium oxynitride ceramic compound that functions as a semiconductor material, combining metallic strontium with nitrogen and oxygen to form a mixed-anion ceramic structure. This material belongs to the family of perovskite-related oxynitrides and is primarily of research interest for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications where visible-light absorption and band-gap engineering are desirable. It is notable for its potential in photocatalysis, water splitting, and environmental remediation, where its semiconductor properties and structural stability offer advantages over conventional oxide-only ceramics that are typically only active under UV light.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.27 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 3.726 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.156 | eV/atom | — |