Ba₁Zn₁Ni₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining barium, zinc, and nickel in a structured ceramic lattice. This quaternary oxide belongs to the family of spinel and related oxides, which are under active investigation for electronic and magnetic applications due to the synergistic effects of transition metals (Ni, Zn) and alkaline-earth doping (Ba). While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this composition family show promise in sensing, catalysis, and functional ceramic devices where tunable electronic properties and chemical stability at elevated temperatures are valued.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 124.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 37.11 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.163 | eV/atom | — |