Ba₄GaSn is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing barium, gallium, and tin elements, representing a complex ternary phase that combines ionic and metallic bonding characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for potential applications in solid-state electronics, thermoelectric devices, and advanced ceramic matrices where the unique crystal structure and electronic properties of rare earth-free compounds may offer advantages. The barium-gallium-tin system is investigated as part of broader materials discovery efforts in functional ceramics and semiconductors, particularly where non-toxic alternatives to conventional III-V semiconductors or where specific crystal symmetries are desired.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1780 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7167 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2362 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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