Ba₁V₄Zn₁O₈ is an oxide semiconductor compound combining barium, vanadium, and zinc in a mixed-valence structure. This is a research-stage material rather than a commercial product; it belongs to the family of complex oxide semiconductors that are of interest for electronic and photonic applications due to their tunable band gaps and potential ferroelectric or multiferroic properties. The vanadium-oxide framework suggests potential use in catalysis, energy storage, or as a functional ceramic, though specific industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,795.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,027.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.259 | eV/atom | — |