Ba₁Al₂Si₂O₈ is an aluminosilicate ceramic compound belonging to the feldspar family, specifically a barium aluminosilicate. This material is encountered primarily in specialized ceramic applications where thermal stability, electrical insulation, and chemical durability are required, such as in refractory compositions, electrical porcelains, and glass-ceramic systems. It is valued for its ability to maintain structural integrity at elevated temperatures and resist chemical attack, making it an alternative to more common feldspathic ceramics when barium-bearing phases offer processing or performance advantages in engineered ceramic matrices.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 90.31 range 90.29–90.32median of 2 measurements | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.11 range 39.09–39.13median of 2 measurements | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.019 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.202 | eV/atom | — |