Ba₂Zn₂Si₂ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining barium, zinc, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of Zintl phases and related intermetallics, which are of significant research interest for their tunable electronic and thermal properties. Ba₂Zn₂Si₂ remains primarily a research compound, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronics, and solid-state energy conversion where the interplay between metallic bonding (Ba, Zn) and covalent bonding (Si) can be engineered for specific performance targets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,592.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,556.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4400 | eV/atom | — |