WBO3 is a tungsten bronze ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-valence transition metal oxides, characterized by a perovskite-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for its electronic and optical properties, with applications being explored in electrochromic devices, gas sensing, and photocatalysis rather than established high-volume industrial use. WBO3 is notable among tungsten bronzes for its potential to combine tunable electrical conductivity with chemical stability, making it a candidate for next-generation functional ceramics where conventional options fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 0.4640 | μB | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 1.172 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5200 | eV/atom | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 1.520 | eV/atom | DFT |
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