Ba₁Mg₂Sb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the family of Zintl phases—materials with complex crystal structures formed between alkaline earth metals and p-block elements. This compound is primarily of research and academic interest, investigated for potential thermoelectric applications where conversion between heat and electrical energy is required, and for electronic device applications exploiting its semiconducting properties. The material represents an emerging class of compounds being studied to improve thermoelectric efficiency and explore novel electronic transport phenomena in layered intermetallic structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.56 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9118 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8520 | eV/atom | — |