Ba₄Ge₂Te₅Se₃ is a mixed halide-chalcogenide ceramic compound combining barium, germanium, tellurium, and selenium. This material belongs to the family of complex chalcogenide ceramics and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in infrared optics and solid-state radiation detection applications. The combination of heavy elements (Te, Se) with germanium provides tailored optical transparency in the infrared spectrum and potential scintillation properties, making it of interest for next-generation infrared windows, thermal imaging systems, and radiation sensing devices where conventional materials fall short in performance or cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1892 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5600 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.246 | eV/atom | — |