Ba2SiTe4

ceramic
· JVASP-11197· Ba2SiTe4

Ba2SiTe4 is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of barium, silicon, and tellurium—a member of the chalcogenide ceramic family that combines ionic and covalent bonding characteristics. This material is primarily investigated in materials research for optoelectronic and photonic device applications, where its tellurium content confers infrared transparency and semiconducting behavior; industrial deployment remains limited, with development focused on specialized photonic windows, infrared detectors, and solid-state laser components where conventional oxide ceramics are optically opaque.

infrared optics and windowsphotonic devicesresearch materialssemiconductor substratessolid-state laser componentsthermal/infrared sensing

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.