W2Br4O4 is a mixed-valence tungsten oxide halide compound containing tungsten, bromine, and oxygen—a rare inorganic semiconductor that falls within the broader family of transition metal oxides and halides. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial compound; it is of interest in materials science for exploring electronic structure, mixed oxidation state chemistry, and potential photocatalytic or electrochemical properties in tungsten-based systems. The inclusion of both halide and oxide ligands makes it structurally distinct from simpler tungsten oxides, positioning it as a candidate for fundamental studies rather than mature industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6663 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.500 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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