Ba₂Si₆Sn₂O₁₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining barium, silicon, and tin in a crystalline structure, belonging to the silicate family of functional ceramics. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the tin and silicon components can influence band gap engineering and charge carrier dynamics. The material represents an exploratory composition within the broader family of complex oxide semiconductors being investigated for next-generation energy conversion and environmental remediation technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.929 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.780 | eV/atom | — |