BaAlGe is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining barium, aluminum, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is a research-phase material within the broader family of ternary semiconductors and Heusler-like compounds, investigated for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where the combination of these elements offers tunable electronic band structure. The material remains largely exploratory rather than production-volume, with interest driven by its potential for solid-state energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and high-temperature electronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,550.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,012.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5650 | eV/atom | — |