Barium niobate (BaNb₂O₆ or related perovskite/pyrochlore phases) is a ceramic semiconductor compound based on the barium–niobium oxide system, studied primarily in research and development rather than widespread industrial production. Interest in this material family centers on ferroelectric, dielectric, and photocatalytic properties relevant to advanced electronics and energy applications, where barium niobates offer potential advantages in capacitor performance, optical devices, and environmental remediation compared to conventional oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.027 | eV/atom | — |