Ba3Sb2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of barium and antimony, belonging to the family of binary rare-earth and alkaline-earth pnictide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and solid-state electronics where its semiconducting properties and crystal structure could enable energy conversion or switching functions. The compound represents an emerging materials platform being investigated for specialized electronic and thermal management applications where conventional semiconductors may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.97 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6300 | eV/atom | — |