Ba1 Ga2 Te4

semiconductor

· Ba1 Ga2 Te4

Ba₁Ga₂Te₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the II-IV-VI class of materials, combining barium, gallium, and tellurium in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its wide bandgap and thermal stability make it a candidate for next-generation solar cells, infrared detectors, and high-temperature electronic devices. While not yet in widespread commercial production, materials in this family are explored as alternatives to conventional III-V semiconductors when enhanced chemical stability or specific optical properties are needed.

experimental photovoltaic cellsinfrared detectorswide-bandgap semiconductorshigh-temperature electronics researchoptoelectronic device development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	25.56	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	15.27	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.6876	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7900	eV/atom	—

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Ba1 Ga2 Te4

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