Ba₂Ca₁I₆ is a mixed halide perovskite semiconductor compound combining barium, calcium, and iodine in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material being investigated primarily for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where layered halide perovskites offer potential advantages in stability and tunable bandgaps compared to lead-based perovskites. The material's lead-free composition makes it particularly relevant for environmental and regulatory compliance in next-generation solar cells and radiation detection devices, though it remains largely in the development stage with limited industrial deployment.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.416 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.734 | eV/atom | — |