Ba4 H8

semiconductor

· Ba4 H8

Ba₄H₈ is an experimental metal hydride compound belonging to the barium hydride family, currently of primarily research interest rather than established industrial production. This material represents exploration within the metal hydride semiconductor class, which is being investigated for potential applications in hydrogen storage, energy conversion, and advanced electronic devices where the combination of metallic and hydridic bonding creates unique electronic properties. As a research compound, Ba₄H₈ exemplifies the broader investigation into complex hydrides as alternatives to conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of scalable synthesis and practical performance advantages.

hydrogen storage researchenergy materials developmentexperimental semiconductorsmetal hydride compoundsmaterials science researchsolid-state chemistry

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	32.41	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	18.37	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.999	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6080	eV/atom	—

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Ba4 H8

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