Ba4 I8
semiconductor· Ba4 I8
Ba₄I₈ is an inorganic halide semiconductor compound composed of barium and iodine in a 1:2 ionic ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal halide semiconductors, which are primary subjects of research for next-generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Ba₄I₈ is largely investigated in laboratory settings rather than established in mature industrial production, with potential applications in solid-state radiation detection, thin-film photovoltaics, and LED technologies where its electronic band structure and light-absorption properties may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
radiation detection and sensingphotovoltaic researchoptoelectronic devicesthin-film semiconductor researchnext-generation solar cellsexperimental scintillators
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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