Ba₄H₈O₁₆ is a barium hydrate compound with semiconducting properties, belonging to the class of hydrated metal oxides that combine ionic and covalent bonding characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, being studied for potential applications in hydrogen storage, solid-state ionic conductivity, and advanced ceramic systems where the hydrate structure offers tunable electronic and mechanical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,738.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,796.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.083 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.256 | eV/atom | — |