Bicuvox has potential applications as a fast- ion conducting component in solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen gas sensors and  electrochemical pumps for oxygen separation. This material is derived from Bi₄V₂O₁₁ whereby vanadium is partially substituted by copper (or cobalt).  The gamma phase of Bi₄V₂O₁₁ , which is synthesized above 560^oC, is the ionic conducting phase. The gamma phase is unstable, but can be stabilized by partial substitution with copper or cobalt. The gamma phase exists over the range , 0.07< x < 0.2. Lorad scientists have developed a novel route for the sythesis of this class of material.

These materials  [ the Bi₄V₂O₁₁, BICUVOX and BICOVOX ] are available on request, as custom synthesized products in laboratory, ( kg) and commercial ( multi-kg) quantities. Please call for pricing.