Ba₄Ca₄Si₄ is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the family of alkaline-earth silicides, combining barium, calcium, and silicon in a structured crystalline form. As a semiconductor material, it represents an emerging research compound with potential applications in solid-state electronics and thermoelectric devices, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is primarily studied in academic and laboratory settings. Engineers may explore this compound for next-generation semiconducting materials where alkaline-earth-based systems offer advantages in thermal stability or specific electronic band structure properties relative to conventional semiconductor platforms.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,874.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,916.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5120 | eV/atom | — |