Ba₃Ca₁I₈ is a mixed barium-calcium iodide ceramic compound, representing a halide perovskite or perovskite-related structure. This is a research-phase material currently explored primarily in materials science and solid-state chemistry for potential applications in radiation detection, scintillation, and solid-state ionics, rather than established industrial use. The incorporation of both barium and calcium cations with iodide ligands positions it within the emerging family of halide compounds being investigated as alternatives to traditional detection materials and potential solid electrolytes, though practical engineering applications remain limited and performance data are still being characterized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.776 | eV/atom | — |