Ba₁Nb₄O₆ is a barium niobate ceramic compound belonging to the perovskite-related oxide family, synthesized primarily for research into functional ceramic materials. This material is investigated for applications requiring controlled dielectric, ferroelectric, or photocatalytic properties, and represents an exploratory compound rather than an established commercial material. Engineers and material scientists evaluate barium niobate compounds when designing components where niobium's refractory character and barium's electropositive contributions can enable high-temperature stability, chemical inertness, or specialized electronic functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.569 | eV/atom | — |