Ba₁Mg₂Fe₁H₈ is an experimental metal hydride compound belonging to the complex hydride family, classified as a semiconductor with a ternary composition containing barium, magnesium, iron, and hydrogen. This material is primarily of research interest for hydrogen storage and energy applications, where multi-metal hydrides are explored as potential solid-state hydrogen carriers for clean energy systems. The specific combination of elements suggests investigation into lightweight, reversible hydrogen absorption/desorption cycles—a key challenge in portable and stationary energy storage where traditional approaches face volumetric or gravimetric limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,849.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,896.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.524 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4340 | eV/atom | — |