Ba₂H₃I is a ternary hydride-halide semiconductor compound containing barium, hydrogen, and iodine. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; it belongs to the family of metal hydride halides being investigated for potential optoelectronic and energy storage applications. The material combines ionic (Ba-I) and hydridic (Ba-H) bonding character, making it of interest to researchers exploring novel semiconductor chemistries beyond conventional III-V and II-VI compounds, though practical engineering applications remain under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30.62 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.37 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.271 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9820 | eV/atom | — |