Barium silicon carbide (Ba₁Si₁C₁) is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining barium, silicon, and carbon phases. This material belongs to the family of advanced ceramics and carbide-based semiconductors under investigation for high-temperature and electronic applications, though it remains largely a research-phase compound without established commercial production. Interest in this composition centers on potential uses in refractory systems, semiconductor device architectures, and extreme-environment applications where the combined thermal and mechanical properties of its constituent phases may offer advantages over traditional binary carbides or silicates.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,045 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,389.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2007 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4590 | eV/atom | — |