W₂O₆ is a tungsten oxide semiconductor compound that exists in the broader family of tungsten oxides (WOₓ), which are transition metal oxides of significant research interest. This material is primarily investigated in academic and industrial research contexts for applications requiring semiconducting properties, optical functionality, or catalytic behavior, rather than being an established commodity material in widespread commercial use. Tungsten oxides like W₂O₆ are notable for their potential in photoelectrochemical devices, gas sensing, and catalysis applications where the tunable band gap and mixed-valence properties of tungsten compounds offer advantages over simpler alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,197 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,877.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4901 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.281 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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