Barium germanate (BaGeO₃) is a ceramic compound belonging to the perovskite oxide family, combining alkaline-earth and group-14 elements in a structured crystal lattice. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, including potential use as a scintillator material for radiation detection and as a host compound for rare-earth doping in luminescent devices. Its notable advantage over some alternatives is a relatively high density and atomic number, making it potentially valuable for gamma-ray and X-ray detection applications where stopping power is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1994 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.278 | eV/atom | — |