Ba₂Co₁B₆O₁₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the borate family, combining barium, cobalt, and boron oxide components. This material is primarily of research interest as a potential semiconductor and optical material, with applications being explored in the emerging fields of advanced ceramics and functional oxides rather than established high-volume industrial use. The cobalt-borate system is notable for its potential electronic properties and color-generating characteristics, making it relevant to researchers investigating next-generation ceramics, pigments, or solid-state device components where traditional semiconductors may be impractical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.594 | eV/atom | — |