Ba2ZnB2O6 is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of barium, zinc, and borate (boron oxide) phases, forming a crystalline oxide structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and electronic applications, particularly as a potential host material for rare-earth ion doping in phosphors and laser ceramics, and as a component in specialty glass or ceramic systems where borate chemistry provides beneficial properties such as enhanced thermal stability or specific refractive behavior. The barium-zinc-borate system is notable for its potential in photonic applications where compositional control of the borate network can tailor optical transparency and luminescence characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1621 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.528 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.697 | eV/atom | — |