Ba2I
ceramic· JVASP-113474· Ba2I
Ba₂I is an ionic ceramic compound composed of barium and iodine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, where heavy elements and ionic structures can interact with high-energy radiation. Compared to conventional scintillators and semiconductors, halide ceramics like Ba₂I offer the advantage of high atomic number constituents for radiation stopping power, though material stability, manufacturability, and performance optimization remain active areas of development.
radiation detectionscintillator researchX-ray imagingnuclear instrumentationexperimental optoelectronicshigh-energy physics
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.959 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2938 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6571 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.