Ba4GaSn
ceramicBa₄GaSn 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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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |