Ba₂W₂O₈ is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the barium tungstate family of semiconductors, characterized by a layered crystal structure that influences its electronic properties. This material is primarily of research interest for photocatalytic applications, optical devices, and potential energy conversion systems, where its semiconducting behavior and tungstate-based chemistry offer advantages in light absorption and charge carrier dynamics compared to simpler binary oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 63.74 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.97 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.659 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.829 | eV/atom | — |