Ba₁Zn₁Cr₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining barium, zinc, and chromium in a crystalline structure, belonging to the spinel or related oxide families used in functional ceramics. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for electronic and optical applications, particularly as a semiconductor component in pigments, catalysts, and potentially in advanced ceramic devices where chromium-containing oxides provide color stability and chemical resistance. Its notable feature is the combination of barium and zinc cations with chromium, which can impart specific electronic properties and thermal stability compared to simpler binary or ternary oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.930 | eV/atom | — |