Barium silicate (BaSiO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family, typically synthesized as a crystalline solid with semiconductor properties. It is primarily of research and industrial interest in applications requiring thermal stability and dielectric characteristics, including specialized glass and ceramic formulations, phosphor host materials, and advanced ceramic coatings. Engineers consider barium silicate when designing materials for high-temperature environments or when seeking alternatives to traditional silicates with enhanced mechanical stiffness and thermal durability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,489.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22,332.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.476 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.672 | eV/atom | — |