Ba₂GaSi is a ternary ceramic compound combining barium, gallium, and silicon, belonging to the class of intermetallic ceramics and mixed-metal silicates. This is a research-phase material with limited commercial deployment; it is primarily investigated for its crystal structure and potential functional properties in specialized applications requiring refractory or semiconductor-related characteristics. The material's multi-component composition places it within the broader family of complex silicates and intermetallics being explored for high-temperature stability, photonic devices, or electronic applications where conventional binary ceramics fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1687 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1875 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2817 | eV/atom | — |